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- [ir-i-lij-uh n]
- /ˌɪr ɪˈlɪdʒ ən/
- /ɪrɪlˈɪdʒən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ir-i-lij-uh n]
- /ˌɪr ɪˈlɪdʒ ən/
Definitions of irreligion word
- noun irreligion lack of religion. 1
- noun irreligion hostility or indifference to religion; impiety. 1
- noun irreligion The state of being irreligious. 1
- noun irreligion lack of religious faith 0
- noun irreligion indifference or opposition to religion 0
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Origin of irreligion
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1585-95, irreligion is from the Latin word irreligiōn- (stem of irreligiō). See ir-2, religion
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Parts of speech for Irreligion
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irreligion popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
irreligion usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for irreligion
noun irreligion
- nihilism — total rejection of established laws and institutions.
- infidelity — marital disloyalty; adultery.
- disbelief — the inability or refusal to believe or to accept something as true.
- unbelief — the state or quality of not believing; incredulity or skepticism, especially in matters of doctrine or religious faith.
- impiety — lack of piety; lack of reverence for God or sacred things; irreverence.
Antonyms for irreligion
noun irreligion
- godliness — conforming to the laws and wishes of God; devout; pious.
- piety — reverence for God or devout fulfillment of religious obligations: a prayer full of piety.
- religion — a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.
- belief — Belief is a feeling of certainty that something exists, is true, or is good.
- trust — reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing; confidence.
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