anti-religion

adjective

an·​ti-re·​li·​gion
ˌan-tē-ri-ˈli-jən,
ˌan-tī- How to pronounce anti-religion (audio)
: opposing or hostile toward religion : anti-religious
Although my parents have both found religion in recent years, they were steadfastly anti-religion when they raised their three children.Kate Carter

Word History

First Known Use

1798, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anti-religion was in 1798

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“Anti-religion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-religion. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.

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