Seculares (en. Secular)

/sekularɛs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Belonging to or referring to the century or earthly life, in contrast to the religious.
Secular values are fundamental in a pluralistic society.
Los valores seculares son fundamentales en una sociedad plural.
Developed in a non-religious context.
Secular education promotes a secular approach in schools.
La educación laica promueve un enfoque secular en las escuelas.
Occurring over a long period of time, often in reference to historical phenomena.
Climate change has had secular effects on the environment.
El cambio climático ha tenido efectos seculares en el ambiente.

Etymology

From Latin 'saecularis', which means 'belonging to a century'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

secularism
Doctrine that advocates the separation between the State and religion.
secularismo
secular schools
Schools that do not promote religious teachings.
escuelas seculares
secular values
Principles that are not based on religion.
valores seculares

Related Words

lay
Independent of religion.
laico
profane
Not religious or sacred.
profano
temporal
Related to the present time or material life.
temporal

Slang Meanings

Secular lifestyle.
He leads a secular life, without worrying about religious beliefs.
Él lleva una vida secular, sin preocuparse por las creencias religiosas.
Modern attitudes that do not follow religious traditions.
His opinions are quite secular in the current context.
Sus opiniones son bastante seculares en el contexto actual.