Nonreligiously

Part of speech: adverb

Definitions

1. In a way that lacks any association with faith or religious doctrine
2. Without being guided or impacted by spiritual beliefs or practices
3. Done in a way that does not involve or relate to any religious beliefs or rituals

Etymology: "Nonreligiously" is a plain formation: the adjective "nonreligious," which combines the prefix "non-" ("not") with "religious," is extended by the suffix "-ly" to turn it into an adverb describing the manner of an action. "Religious" itself comes from Latin "religiosus," meaning devoted to religious observance, while "non-" is the Latin negative prefix that English has used freely to form words since the early modern period. The result is a word built entirely from familiar parts, so its meaning follows directly from them: something done nonreligiously is done without reference to faith or doctrine. Its interest lies less in any surprising twist than in how easily English can attach "non-" and "-ly" to a noun-based adjective to describe a manner of acting.

Synonyms: secularly, irreligiously, indifferently, atheistically, agnostically

Antonyms: religiously, devoutly, spiritually, theologically, piously