non-church

adjective

ˌnän-ˈchərch How to pronounce non-church (audio)
Synonyms of non-churchnext
: not of, relating to, or affiliated with a church
non-church charities
: not taking place at a church
non-church weddings

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Bringing non-church members to Provo requires a very different leap of faith. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of non-church was in 1646

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“Non-church.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/non-church. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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