Seglar (en. Secular)

/seɣˈlaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A person who is not a member of the clergy or a religious order.

Laypeople can participate in church activities without being priests.

Los seglares pueden participar en las actividades de la iglesia sin ser sacerdotes.

The term is used to contrast those living a religious life with those who are not.

Laypeople play an important role in community life.

Los seglares desempeñan un papel importante en la vida comunitaria.

In some cultures, laypeople help keep religious traditions alive.

Many festivities are organized by laypeople.

Muchas festividades son organizadas por seglares.

Derived from the Latin 'saecularis', which means 'of the century' or 'mundane'.

secularly

In a lay or non-religious manner.

seglarmente

secular life

Life that is not related to the clergy or is not religious.

vida seglar

committed laypeople

Laypeople who actively participate in religious activities.

seglares comprometidos

lay

A person not belonging to a clergy or religion.

laico

religious

A person who is part of a religious organization or community.

religioso

priest

A member of the clergy who performs liturgical functions.

sacerdote

Refers to someone who does not follow strict religious rules.

That party had a secular atmosphere, without religious restrictions.

Esa fiesta tuvo un ambiente seglar, sin restricciones religiosas.

Used to describe people who live a life of freedom over religious norms.

My friend lives a very secular life, simply enjoying life without religious worries.

Mi amigo vive una vida muy seglar, simplemente disfruta de la vida sin preocupaciones religiosas.