separation of church and state

noun
UK: /ˌsepəˈreɪʃən əv tʃɜːtʃ ənd steɪt/
US: /ˌsepəˈreɪʃən əv tʃɜːrtʃ ənd steɪt/

  1. The idea that government and religion should be kept separate.

    1. The US constitution protects the separation of church and state.
    2. There is ongoing debate about where to draw the line regarding the separation of church and state.

  2. A principle ensuring government neutrality towards religion.

    1. The court ruling reaffirmed the separation of church and state.
    2. Advocates for the separation of church and state argue it protects religious freedom for all.

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The word "separation of church and state" in English means: The idea that government and religion should be kept separate., A principle ensuring government neutrality towards religion..

The phonetic transcription of "separation of church and state" is /ˌsepəˈreɪʃən əv tʃɜːtʃ ənd steɪt/ in British English and /ˌsepəˈreɪʃən əv tʃɜːrtʃ ənd steɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "separation of church and state": "The US constitution protects the separation of church and state.". More examples on the page.