The difference between Irreligious and Religious

When used as adjectives, irreligious means contrary to religious beliefs and practices, whereas religious means concerning religion.


Religious is also noun with the meaning: a member of a religious order, i.e. a monk or nun.

check bellow for the other definitions of Irreligious and Religious

  1. Irreligious as an adjective:

    Contrary to religious beliefs and practices.

  2. Irreligious as an adjective:

    Describing a conscious rejection of religion.

  3. Irreligious as an adjective:

    Having no relation to religion; nonreligious.

  1. Religious as an adjective:

    Concerning religion.

    Examples:

    "It is the job of this court to rule on legal matters. We do not consider religious issues."

  2. Religious as an adjective:

    Committed to the practice of religion.

    Examples:

    "I was much more religious as a teenager than I am now."

  3. Religious as an adjective:

    Highly dedicated, as one would be to a religion.

    Examples:

    "I'm a religious fan of college basketball."

  1. Religious as a noun:

    A member of a religious order, i.e. a monk or nun.