secular

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Adjective secular has 1 sense

laic, lay, secular - concerning those not members of the clergy; "set his collar in laic rather than clerical position"; "the lay ministry"; "the choir sings both sacred and secular music"
Antonym: sacred (indirect, via profane)

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Secular

Definition: Secular refers to things that are not religious or spiritual in nature, instead existing in the worldly or temporal realm.

Adjective

Sense 1:

Not connected to religious matters or influenced by religion.

Example Sentence: The public school system aims to provide a secular education.

Sense 2:

Ongoing or continuing over a long period of time.

Example Sentence: The book explores the secular changes in society over the past century.

Noun

Sense 1:

A person who is not affiliated with any religion or religious order.

Example Sentence: As a secular, she cherishes the freedom to explore diverse philosophical ideas.

Sense 2:

A period of time that is not dedicated to religious observance.

Example Sentence: The country celebrates a secular calendar in addition to religious holidays.

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