1. a person who does not regularly attend church services

Examples

• As a nonchurchgoer, she preferred to practice her faith privately at home.
• The survey included both churchgoers and nonchurchgoers in its sample.
• Many nonchurchgoers still consider themselves religious or spiritual.
• The community center welcomed both churchgoers and nonchurchgoers to the charity event.
• He identified as a nonchurchgoer but respected others’ religious practices.
• The study found that nonchurchgoers made up about 40% of the population.