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   profane

   /prəˈfeɪn/

   adjective

   • 1. not relating to that which is sacred or religious; secular: "a talk that tackled topics both sacred and profane" Similar secularlaynon-religiousnon-churchtemporalworldlyearthlyunsanctifiedunconsecratedunhallowedrare:laicOpposite religioussacred
   • ▪ (of a person) not initiated into religious rites or any esoteric knowledge: "he was an agnostic, a profane man"
   • 2. (of a person or their behaviour) not respectful of religious practice; irreverent: "a profane person might be tempted to violate the tomb" Similar irreverentungodlygodlessimpiousdisrespectfulirreligiousunbelievingdisbelievingsacrilegiousidolatrous
   • ▪ (of language) blasphemous or obscene. Similar obsceneblasphemousfoulvulgarcrudefilthydirtysmuttycoarserudeoffensivescurrilousoff colourindecentindecorousrare:FescennineCyprianOpposite decorous

   verb

   • 1. treat (something sacred) with irreverence or disrespect: "it was a serious matter to profane a tomb"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘heathen’): from Old French prophane, from Latin profanus ‘outside the temple, not sacred’, from pro- (from Latin pro ‘before’) + fanum ‘temple’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. profanation noun
   • 2. profanely adverb
   • 3. profaneness noun
   • 4. profaner noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › profaneProfane Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of profane as a verb and an adjective, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Profane can mean to treat something sacred with disrespect, irreverence, or contempt, or to be not concerned with religion or holy things.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of profane in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Profane means showing no respect for a god or a religion, often through language, or not relating to religion or spiritual matters. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, and its usage in different contexts.

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5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPROFANE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Profane means showing disrespect for a religion or religious things, or not connected with religion or sacred things. It can also be a verb meaning to treat something sacred with irreverence or contempt.

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   Profane means disrespectful or irreverent toward something sacred or holy. It can also mean secular, vulgar, or common. Learn more about its origin, usage, and related words.

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   Profane language is the kind that gets bleeped on TV. The word profane can also describe behavior that's deeply offensive because it shows a lack of respect, especially for someone's religious beliefs.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › profaneProfane - definition of profane by The Free Dictionary

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   Profane means marked by contempt or irreverence for what is sacred, or vulgar, coarse, or blasphemous. Find the origin, usage, and examples of profane and its related words, such as profanity, profanation, and profaner.

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   Profane means showing disrespect for religion or sacred things, or being concerned with everyday life rather than religion. Learn more about the word, its pronunciation, conjugation, and usage with examples and translations.