I. pro ‧ fane 1 /prəˈfeɪn/ BrE AmE adjective formal
[ Date: 1300-1400 ; Language: Old French ; Origin: prophane , from Latin profanus , from fanum 'temple' ]
1 . showing a lack of respect for God or holy things:
profane language
2 . related to ordinary life, not religion or holy things SYN secular OPP sacred :
sacred and profane art
II. profane 2 BrE AmE verb [transitive]
formal to treat something holy with a lack of respect