profane - Definition and Meaning

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(adjective)

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not relating to that which is sacred or religious; secular

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a talk that tackled topics both sacred and profane

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(adjective)

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(of a person or their behaviour) not respectful of religious practice; irreverent

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a profane person might be tempted to violate the tomb

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(verb)

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treat (something sacred) with irreverence or disrespect

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it was a serious matter to profane a tomb

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