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Webster 1913 Edition
Irreligious
Irˊre-li′gious
,Adj.
[L.
irreligiosus
: cf. F. irréligieux
.] 1.
Destitute of religion; not controlled by religious motives or principles; ungodly. Cf.
Impious
. Shame and reproach are generally the portion of the impious and
irreligious
. South.
2.
Indicating a lack of religion; profane; wicked;
as,
. irreligious
speechWebster 1828 Edition
Irreligious
IRRELIG'IOUS
,Adj.
Shame and reproach are generally the portion of the impious and irreligious.
1.
Contrary to religion; profane; impious; wicked; as an irreligious speech; irreligious conduct.Definition 2024
irreligious
irreligious
English
Adjective
irreligious (comparative more irreligious, superlative most irreligious)
- Contrary to religious beliefs and practices.
- 1749, Henry Fielding, The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
- [T]he virtuous reader may condemn her for showing too great regard to a base-born infant, to which all charity is condemned by law as irreligious […]
- 1749, Henry Fielding, The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
- Describing a conscious rejection of religion.
- Having no relation to religion; nonreligious.
Translations
contrary to religious beliefs and practices
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rejecting religion consciously
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having no relation to religion
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