irreligious

irreligious
adjective Date: 15th century 1. neglectful of religion ; lacking religious emotions, doctrines, or practices <
so irreligious that they exploit popular religion for professional purposes — G. B. Shaw
>
2. indicating lack of religion • irreligiously adverb

New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.

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