Irreligion

Pronunciation: /ɪˈrɛlɪdʒən/

Definitions of irreligion

noun a lack of religion or belief in a deity

Example Sentences

A1 Some people practice irreligion and do not follow any specific religious beliefs.

A2 The concept of irreligion is often misunderstood by those who adhere strictly to religious doctrines.

B1 The rise of irreligion in modern society has led to a decline in traditional religious practices.

B2 Scholars debate whether irreligion should be considered a separate category from atheism.

C1 The study of irreligion in sociology examines the factors that contribute to the rejection of organized religion.

C2 Philosophers explore the implications of irreligion on ethical frameworks and moral reasoning.

Examples of irreligion in a Sentence

formal The scholar's research focused on the rise of irreligion in modern society.

informal She doesn't follow any organized religion, so you could say she's into irreligion.

slang Some people think irreligion is just a fancy word for being a non-believer.

figurative In a world full of contradictions, irreligion can sometimes feel like the only constant.

Grammatical Forms of irreligion

• plural: irreligions
• comparative: more irreligious
• superlative: most irreligious
• present tense: irreligion
• future tense: will irreligion
• perfect tense: has irreligioned
• continuous tense: is irreligioning
• singular: irreligion
• positive degree: irreligion
• infinitive: to irreligion
• gerund: irreligioning
• participle: irreligioned

Origin and Evolution of irreligion

First Known Use: 1620 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'irreligion' originated from the Latin word 'irreligio', which means 'lack of religion'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'irreligion' has come to be used to describe a lack of adherence to any religion or belief system, as opposed to simply a lack of religious practices.