nonsectarian

[ non-sek-tair-ee-uh n ]
/ ˌnɒn sɛkˈtɛər i ən /

adjective

not affiliated with or limited to a specific religious denomination.

Origin of nonsectarian

First recorded in 1825–35; non- + sectarian

Example sentences from the Web for nonsectarian

  • He pleaded for nonsectarian schools, and was, therefore, called by many atheistic.

    Revolutionary Reader |Sophie Lee Foster
  • From the start the organization has been nonsectarian and open to all races and nationalities.

    Educational Work of the Girl Scouts |Louise Stevens Bryant

British Dictionary definitions for nonsectarian

nonsectarian
/ (ˌnɒnsɛkˈtɛərɪən) /

adjective

not narrow-minded, esp as a result of rigid adherence to a particular sect; broad-minded