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non-biblical

adjective non-bib·li·cal \ ˌnän-ˈbi-bli-kəl \

Definition of non-biblical

: not relating to, derived from, or in accord with the Bible : not biblical
  • non-biblical texts
  • non-biblical names
  • non-biblical principles

First Known Use of non-biblical

1840

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