Meaning & use
secular
Not connected with religious or spiritual matters; relating to worldly rather than sacred affairs.
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The country adopted a secular constitution that separates church and state.
The school offers a secular education without any religious instruction.
A note on using this word
Secular describes institutions, laws, or education that deliberately exclude religious authority, not personal disbelief itself.
Words with a similar meaning
nonreligiousworldly
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