Meaning & use

secular

adjective·Academic

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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