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aconfessionale

non-denominational

adjective ah-kon-fes-syoh-NAH-leh Rare
People & Society Religion

Origin: from a- (without) + confessionale (denominational), from confessione (religious confession)

Also means

secular

Usage Note

Aconfessionale describes an institution, organisation, or state that is not affiliated with any religious denomination. It is distinct from laico (secular, lay) and ateo (atheist): an ente aconfessionale simply has no official religious character. Common in discussions of Italian schools and associations.

Examples

"L'associazione è aconfessionale e aperta a tutti."

Natural Translation

The association is non-denominational and open to all.

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