Definition of Profane
Profane
pro·fane
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
treat with contempt, disrespect, abuse, or to debase as vulgar or unworthy;
e.g. One of the senior leaders in administration used profane language against his staff.
(adjective)
not concerned with religion or religious purposes or deemed not holy because it is impure or debased;
e.g. Sins are profane among the church congregation.
(adjective)
not being among the initiated or having expert knowledge;
e.g. They thought he was too profane to truly understand their ways of life.
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