1. opposition to or rejection of the Christian church or organized religion
Usage: often used in historical or theological contexts
2. a movement, organization, or ideology that opposes institutional Christianity
Usage: rare; primarily academic or historical usage

1. opposed to or hostile toward the church or organized religion
Usage: descriptive; often used in scholarly or polemical contexts

Examples

• The philosopher's antichurch writings challenged the authority of religious institutions.
• Some Enlightenment thinkers promoted antichurch sentiment as part of their critique of tradition.
• The movement was characterized by antichurch rhetoric and calls for secular governance.
• His antichurch position stemmed from concerns about institutional corruption.
• Antichurch sentiment grew during periods of religious conflict and reform.