nonsectarian
[ non-sek-tair-ee-uh n ]
/ ˌnɒn sɛkˈtɛər i ən /
adjective
not affiliated with or limited to a specific religious denomination.
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Nearby words
- nonrhotic,
- nonrigid,
- nonscheduled,
- nonscientific,
- nonsecretor,
- nonselective,
- nonself,
- nonself-antigen,
- nonsense,
- nonsense correlation
Origin of nonsectarian
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Examples from the Web for nonsectarian
He pleaded for nonsectarian schools, and was, therefore, called by many atheistic.
Revolutionary Reader|Sophie Lee FosterFrom the start the organization has been nonsectarian and open to all races and nationalities.
Educational Work of the Girl Scouts|Louise Stevens Bryant
nonsectarian
/ (ˌnɒnsɛkˈtɛərɪən) /
adjective
not narrow-minded, esp as a result of rigid adherence to a particular sect; broad-minded
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