Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

irreligion

/ˌɪɹ.ɪˈlɪd͡ʒ.ən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.83 in modern English

Syllables: ir-re-li-gion
IPA: /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈlɪd͡ʒ.ən/

11

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

4

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The state of being irreligious; irreligious sentiment or thought.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Near-synonyms: atheism, agnosticism"
"Lucretius' irreligion is too strong, / For early stomachs, to prove wholesome food […]"
"These often slangly letters censure modern irreligion and urge devotion to religion."
"When we put this idea together with that of the other prescription, we see that what the two together demand is that, with respect to their religions and irreligions, all men shall stand before the government as equals."

Etymology

From French irréligion, from Latin irreligiō. By surface analysis, ir- + religion.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈlɪd͡ʒ.ən/
British English: /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈlɪd͡ʒ.ən/

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

irreligions (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

infidelity apostasy heresy

Synonyms

unreligion atheism agnosticism irreligiousness

Rhymes With

religion pigeon pidgin smidgen wigeon

Questions

How do you pronounce irreligion?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈlɪd͡ʒ.ən/.
What does irreligion mean?: The state of being irreligious; irreligious sentiment or thought.
Where does irreligion come from?: From French irréligion, from Latin irreligiō. By surface analysis, ir- + religion.

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