nontheological

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /nɒnθiˈɒlədʒɪkəl/

KK: /nɑnθiˈɑlədʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition

Not related to the study of religion or religious beliefs.

Example

The discussion was purely nontheological, focusing on philosophical ideas instead of religious ones.

Conversation

Have you ever read that book on nontheological perspectives of morality?

No, I haven't, but it sounds interesting!

It's really insightful, especially if you want to explore ethics outside of religion.

I might check it out; I love learning about different viewpoints.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

secular

profane

mundane

Antonyms

theological

sacred

divine

Root Explanation

Nontheological → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "theological" (from Greek "theologia", meaning the study of God or divine things). The word "nontheological" means not related to the study of God or theology.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning not, and 'theological' relating to the study of God. This helps you remember that 'nontheological' refers to something that is not connected to the study of divine matters.

Visually Confused Words

nonmythological

nonethnological

untheological

unontological

nongeological