non-Christian

noun

non-Chris·​tian ˌnän-ˈkris-chən How to pronounce non-Christian (audio)
-ˈkrish-
: a person who is not a Christian
the beliefs of non-Christians
non-Christian adjective
a non-Christian background
non-Christian faiths

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Meanwhile, the state's religiously unaffiliated population increased from 22% (2007) to 31% (2023-2024) and those practicing a non-Christian religion rose from 4% to 10%. — Carly Mallenbaum, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025 Meanwhile, 78% of those 65 and older identify as Christian. State of prayer: More Houston residents identify as non-Christian or religiously unaffiliated now than in 2014. 67% of Houston residents identify as Christian, down from 73% in 2014. — Shafaq Patel, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1671, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of non-Christian was in 1671

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“Non-Christian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/non-Christian. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.

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