nonsectarian

[non-sek-tair-ee-uh n]

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adjective

not affiliated with or limited to a specific religious denomination.

Origin of nonsectarian

First recorded in 1825–35; non- + sectarian

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Related Words for nonsectarian

multicultural, open, interracial, multiracial, nonracial, nonsectarian

Examples from the Web for nonsectarian

Historical Examples of nonsectarian

He pleaded for nonsectarian schools, and was, therefore, called by many atheistic.
Revolutionary Reader
Sophie Lee Foster
From the start the organization has been nonsectarian and open to all races and nationalities.
Educational Work of the Girl Scouts
Louise Stevens Bryant

British Dictionary definitions for nonsectarian

nonsectarian

adjective

not narrow-minded, esp as a result of rigid adherence to a particular sect; broad-minded

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