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Definition of antireligious

antireligious

/ˌæn.ti.rɪˈlɪdʒ.əs/
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antireligious Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Opposed or hostile to religion, religious beliefs, or religious institutions.

Example

"The historical archive contained numerous antireligious pamphlets published during the early twentieth century."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Antireligious' denotes active opposition or hostility toward religion, contrasting with 'nonreligious' or 'irreligious,' which may simply indicate an absence of religious belief or indifference.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Antireligious. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/antireligious
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