non-overlapping magisteria

noun

A philosophical view that sees science and religion as distinct and separate domains.

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Meanings

nounnon-overlapping magisteria (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA philosophical view that sees science and religion as distinct and separate domains.

Origin

Coined by Stephen Jay Gould in his book Rock of Ages (1999).

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APA

non-overlapping magisteria. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/non-overlapping%20magisteria

MLA

“non-overlapping magisteria.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/non-overlapping%20magisteria. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “non-overlapping magisteria,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/non-overlapping%20magisteria.

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