Creedless

/ˈkriːdlɪs/ adjective

Definition

Without a creed; lacking beliefs or principles; not bound by any formal religious or philosophical doctrine.

Etymology

From 'creed' plus '-less', meaning without or lacking. This forms a direct opposite to 'creedal' or 'creeded'.

Kelly Says

The word 'creedless' represents a philosophical position—some Enlightenment thinkers valued being 'creedless' as freedom from dogma, while others saw it as dangerously rootless!

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