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nonchurchgoing

/ˌnɑːnˈtʃɜːrtʃˌɡoʊ.ɪŋ/
non · church · go · ing
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• adjective

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).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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