Synonyms of nonsectarian

nonsectarian

adjective

as in nondenominational

Related Words

• nondenominational
• atheistic
• secular
• earthly
• irreligious
• lay
• pagan
• nonclerical
• godless
• worldly
• terrestrial
• nonreligious
• mundane
• laical
• religionless
• physical
• temporal
• terrene
• substantial
• corporal
• irreverent
• paganish
• blasphemous
• profane
• bodily
• impious
• sacrilegious
• material
• carnal
• unconsecrated
• fleshly
• unhallowed

Dissimilar Words

• religious
• spiritual
• sacred
• divine
• holy
• pious
• sacrosanct
• devout
• reverent
• metaphysical
• prayerful
• consecrated
• godly
• worshipful
• hallowed
• insubstantial
• immaterial
• ethereal
• churchly
• unsubstantial
• nonphysical
• sanctified
• incorporeal
• bodiless

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nonsectarian

The education department’s letter also noted that the school has advertised itself as a religious school, but the Colorado Constitution requires public schools to be nonsectarian. — Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 19 Feb. 2026

Most of the scholars Wiese discusses were rabbis, whether more traditional ones or proponents of radical reform, and this reflects the degree to which secular Jewish Studies, housed in nonsectarian universities, took longer to develop. — Josh Lambert, JSTOR Daily, 19 Sep. 2025

The Dalai Lama’s nonsectarian vision and unifying presence has helped Tibetans in exile avoid the fate of many diaspora communities that fall apart from internal strife, tribal loyalties, and turf wars. — Tenzin Dorjee, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2025

The nonsectarian center hosts retreats that range from 3 to 13 nights, for a wide variety of experience levels, with a central focus on Theravadin teachings and bodhicitta (striving to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings). — AFAR Media, 9 July 2025