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   Pro·fane

   /prəˈfān/

   

   adjective

   • 1. relating or devoted to that which is not sacred or biblical; secular rather than religious: "a talk that tackled topics both sacred and profane" Similar secularlaynonreligiousnonchurchtemporalworldlyearthlyunsanctifiedunconsecratedunhallowedrare: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 behavior) not respectful of orthodox religious practice; irreverent: "desecration of the temple by profane adolescents" Similar irreverentungodlygodlessimpiousdisrespectfulirreligiousunbelievingdisbelievingsacrilegiousidolatrous
   • ▪ (of language) blasphemous or obscene. Similar obsceneblasphemousfoulvulgarcrudefilthydirtysmuttycoarserudeoffensivescurrilousoff colorindecentindecorousrare: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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   The meaning of PROFANE is to treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate. How to use profane in a sentence.

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   adjective. having or indicating contempt, irreverence, or disrespect for a divinity or something sacred. not designed or used for religious purposes; secular. not initiated into the inner mysteries or sacred rites. vulgar, coarse, or blasphemous. profane language.

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   PROFANE definition: 1. showing no respect for a god or a religion, often through language: 2. not relating to religion…. Learn more.

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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.

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

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   adjective. 1. having or indicating contempt, irreverence, or disrespect for a divinity or something sacred. 2. not designed or used for religious purposes; secular. 3. not initiated into the inner mysteries or sacred rites. 4. vulgar, coarse, or blasphemous.

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   1. Marked by contempt or irreverence for what is sacred. 2. Nonreligious in subject matter, form, or use; secular: sacred and profane music. 3. Not admitted into a body of secret knowledge or ritual; uninitiated. 4. Vulgar; coarse. tr.v. pro·faned, pro·fan·ing, pro·fanes.

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   Profane definition: Marked by contempt or irreverence for what is sacred.