secular

adjective
UK: /ˈsekjʊlə(r)/
US: /ˈsekjələr/

  1. Not connected with religious things.

    1. Our club is secular, we welcome people of all beliefs to our secular group.
    2. The school's curriculum includes secular subjects like math and science, without religious instruction.

  2. Relating to the worldly or temporal rather than the religious or sacred.

    1. He pursued secular goals instead of religious ones, wanting to be a doctor.
    2. The debate focused on the secular aspects of the issue, ignoring any religious implications.

Synonyms

nonreligious worldly temporal lay
secular noun

  1. Someone who is not religious or who rejects religious beliefs.

    1. He is a secular person, he doesn't follow any religion.
    2. Many secular individuals advocate for the separation of church and state within the country.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "secular" in English means: Not connected with religious things., Relating to the worldly or temporal rather than the religious or sacred..

The phonetic transcription of "secular" is /ˈsekjʊlə(r)/ in British English and /ˈsekjələr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "secular": nonreligious, worldly, temporal, lay.

Example usage of "secular": "Our club is secular, we welcome people of all beliefs to our secular group.". More examples on the page.