non-Christian

noun

non-Chris·​tian ˌnän-ˈkris-chən How to pronounce non-Christian (audio)
-ˈkrish-
: a person who is not a Christian
the beliefs of non-Christians
non-Christian adjective
a non-Christian background
non-Christian faiths

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It's also been rumored that non-Christian rituals have taken place here. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026 The list does not include translations used by Catholics or sacred texts from non-Jewish and non-Christian faiths. — Charles J. Russo, The Conversation, 29 June 2026 Soloveichik, an Orthodox Jewish rabbi, was the only non-Christian religious leader who was to participate. — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 17 May 2026 Orthodox Jewish Rabbi Meir Soloveichik was the only non-Christian religious leader listed on the program. — Tiffany Stanley, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for non-Christian

Word History

First Known Use

1671, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of non-Christian was in 1671

Rhymes for non-Christian

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“Non-Christian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/non-Christian. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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