secularism

noun
UK: /ˈsekjələˌrɪzəm/
US: /ˈsekjələrɪzəm/

  1. The principle of separation of government institutions and persons mandated to represent the state from religious institutions and religious dignitaries.

    1. Secularism means the state doesn't favor any religion.
    2. The rise of secularism led to debates about religion's role in public life.

  2. The belief that religion should not play a role in government, education, or other public parts of society.

    1. Secularism promotes a society where everyone's beliefs are respected.
    2. Advocates of secularism argue for neutral public spaces, free from religious symbols.

Synonyms

laicism irreligion
secularism adjective

  1. Relating to things that are not religious; not connected with religion.

    1. Secular music is not religious music.
    2. The school promotes secular values, separate from religious teachings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "secularism" in English means: The principle of separation of government institutions and persons mandated to represent the state from religious institutions and religious dignitaries., The belief that religion should not play a role in government, education, or other public parts of society..

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

Synonyms for "secularism": laicism, irreligion.

Example usage of "secularism": "Secularism means the state doesn't favor any religion.". More examples on the page.