secular (Meaning)
secular (n)
someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person
secular (a)
of or relating to the doctrine that rejects religion and religious considerations
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
not concerned with or devoted to religion
of or relating to clergy not bound by monastic vows
secular (s)
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
secular (a.)
Coming or observed once in an age or a century.
Pertaining to an age, or the progress of ages, or to a long period of time; accomplished in a long progress of time; as, secular inequality; the secular refrigeration of the globe.
Of or pertaining to this present world, or to things not spiritual or holy; relating to temporal as distinguished from eternal interests; not immediately or primarily respecting the soul, but the body; worldly.
Not regular; not bound by monastic vows or rules; not confined to a monastery, or subject to the rules of a religious community; as, a secular priest.
Belonging to the laity; lay; not clerical.
secular (n.)
A secular ecclesiastic, or one not bound by monastic rules.
A church official whose functions are confined to the vocal department of the choir.
A layman, as distinguished from a clergyman.
Synonyms & Antonyms of secular
secular Sentence Examples
- A secular government remains neutral in matters of religion, separating church and state.
- The secularization of education has led to a decline in religious instruction in schools.
- Secular ethics focus on universal values rather than divine commandments.
- Secular science relies on empirical evidence and rational inquiry, excluding supernatural explanations.
- Secular art often explores themes of humanism and social issues instead of religious narratives.
- Secular societies generally promote freedom of religion and tolerance for diverse beliefs.
- Secularism in literature often reflects a departure from traditional religious symbolism and motifs.
- The secularization of society has led to a decrease in religious affiliation in some countries.
- Secularism can coexist with religious beliefs, as people may hold personal faith while embracing secular principles in public life.
- Secular humanism promotes the idea that human reason and compassion are sufficient for ethical and moral guidance.
FAQs About the word secular
someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person, of or relating to the doctrine that rejects religion and religious considerations, characteristic of or
nonreligious,temporal,physical, pagan, profane, irreligious, godless, atheistic, laic, laical
sacred, divine, sacred, spiritual, divine, spiritual, religious,religious,holy, devout
A secular government remains neutral in matters of religion, separating church and state.
The secularization of education has led to a decline in religious instruction in schools.
Secular ethics focus on universal values rather than divine commandments.
Secular science relies on empirical evidence and rational inquiry, excluding supernatural explanations.
