irreligion

noun ir·re·li·gion \ˌir-i-ˈli-jən\

Definition of IRRELIGION

: the quality or state of being irreligious

— ir·re·li·gion·ist \-ˈlij-nist, -ˈli-jə-\ noun

Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French, from Late Latin irreligion-, irreligio, from Latin in- + religion-, religio religion

First Known Use: 1598

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