Definition of "unchurched" []

• Not belonging to or participating in a church. (adjective)
• People who do not belong to or participate in a church considered as a group. Used with the. (noun)

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• "The only difference is the nearly synonymous last word -- Richardson didn't say "unchurched" -- he said "unaffiliated.""
• "I don't know what, honestly - I never thought I'd find myself "unchurched" - and comfortable with it."
• "Stetzer said young adults classified as "unchurched" - those who have never been to church or stopped going - hunger for something deeper than upbeat music and a pep talk."