Meaning & Definition of word "Secular"

Secular

/ˈsɛkjʊlər/

1. A person who is not a member of a particular religious order or denomination.
- Example: The secular was influential in the community, often advocating for the rights of non-religious individuals.

1. Relating to or denoting attitudes, activities, or other things that have no religious or spiritual basis.
- Example: The school curriculum is strictly secular, focusing on science and literature.
2. Denoting something that is not based on or connected to religion.
- Example: The festival has both secular and religious elements, appealing to a wide audience.
3. Of or relating to worldly things; temporal.
- Example: The government's secular policies support the separation of church and state.

From Latin 'saecularis', meaning 'worldly' or 'temporal'.

secularism:

The principle of separating religion from political, social, and educational institutions.

secular state:

A state that champions the concept of separation of religion from civic affairs and the state.

secular education:

Education that is free from religious influence.

secularization:

The process of transferring something from religious to secular ownership or use.

nonsecular:

Relating to or denoting activities, attitudes, or other things that are religious or spiritual.

Meaning: Secularism in a casual context.

Example Sentence: That party was totally secular; no religious talks.

Meaning: To refer to someone who doesn't follow a religion in a lighthearted manner.

Example Sentence: He's so secular, he doesn't even know the words to 'O Holy Night.'