laicism

noun
UK: /ˈleɪɪsɪzəm/
US: /ˈleɪɪsɪzəm/

  1. The principle of separation of church and state, where the state remains neutral in matters of religion, not endorsing or favoring any particular religious belief or practice.

    1. France embraces laicism to ensure equality.
    2. The debate centers on how laicism protects freedom of conscience for all citizens.

  2. A political system or social philosophy that advocates for the exclusion of religious influence from public life and government affairs.

    1. Laicism aims to secularize public institutions.
    2. Critics argue that laicism can sometimes marginalize religious minorities in society.

Synonyms

secularism separation of church and state
laicism adjective

  1. Relating to or characterized by laicism; advocating for the separation of religious institutions and public life.

    1. The policy is laicism and neutral.
    2. The laicism approach ensures fairness and impartiality in government decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "laicism" in English means: The principle of separation of church and state, where the state remains neutral in matters of religion, not endorsing or favoring any particular religious belief or practice., A political system or social philosophy that advocates for the exclusion of religious influence from public life and government affairs..

The phonetic transcription of "laicism" is /ˈleɪɪsɪzəm/ in British English and /ˈleɪɪsɪzəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "laicism": secularism, separation of church and state.

Example usage of "laicism": "France embraces laicism to ensure equality.". More examples on the page.