nonchurch

adjective

Definition of nonchurchnext
as in nonecclesiastical

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  1. secular
  2. lay
  3. temporal
Adjective
  • Ripert eventually translated these lessons into a secular book for professional chefs and home cooks alike.
    — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The Middle East has already experimented with Arab nationalism, state socialism, secular authoritarianism, monarchy, military rule, and political Islam.
    — Mansoor Moaddel, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of secular
Adjective
  • Spiritual connections with monks A foundational feature of Theravada Buddhism is the relationship between monastics and the lay people.
    — Brooke Schedneck, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Surrounding ourselves with the best people and working on our team, developing ourselves and not just our staff but also our lay leaders.
    — Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of lay
Adjective
  • High dynamic range, 4K finishing and temporal consistency remain significant challenges, even as Eyeline advances its own solutions.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The team tested whether the hardware could distinguish temporal patterns using four consecutive input signals that could each be switched on or off.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of temporal
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“Nonchurch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonchurch. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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