Meaning & use

non-secular

adjective·Academic

Connected with religion or spiritual matters, rather than being separate from them.

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The school follows a non-secular curriculum rooted in its founding faith.

They chose a non-secular ceremony led by a religious officiant.

A note on using this word

"Non-secular" is less common than its opposite, "secular"; "religious" or "sacred" are usually more natural choices.

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