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Definition of nonchurchgoing
nonchurchgoing
/ˌnɑːnˈtʃɜːrtʃˌɡoʊ.ɪŋ/
non · church · go · ing
nonchurchgoing Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
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1
Not attending church services on a regular basis; not belonging to or actively participating in a church congregation.
Example
"The researchers found that nonchurchgoing individuals often build their sense of community through secular organizations and neighborhood groups."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the English language by combining the prefix 'non-' (not) with the compound adjective 'churchgoing' (the habit of attending church services regularly).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonchurchgoing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonchurchgoing