Etymology

religious none

Today it means: A person with no religious affiliation or belief in a higher power, such as God. Full definition →

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The story

From religious + none. Designation derived from the option of 'None' on various forms used to indicate one's religion.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.