nonpracticing
/nɑnˈpræktɪsɪŋ/
adjective
- Not actively working in a particular profession, especially law or medicine, despite having the necessary qualifications.
- He is a nonpracticing physician who now works in medical research.
- Many nonpracticing accountants still keep up with tax law changes.
- After retiring, she remained a nonpracticing lawyer but still gave advice to friends.
- Not following or observing the rules or customs of a religion.
- The survey asked whether participants were practicing or nonpracticing members of their faith.
- He considers himself a nonpracticing Muslim who values the cultural traditions.
- She was raised Catholic but is now nonpracticing.
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