Definition

Not having a church or not being connected to one.

Example

Many people today identify as churchless, choosing to explore spirituality outside of traditional religious institutions.

Conversation

Have you noticed how many people are now churchless?

Yeah, it's becoming more common these days.

I wonder what they do for community and support.

I guess they find it in other ways, like clubs or online groups.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Churchless → It is formed from "church" (from Old English *cirice*, meaning a building for Christian worship) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "churchless" means without a church or lacking a church.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'without' ('-less') a place of 'worship' ('church'). This helps you remember that 'churchless' means lacking a church.

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