Secular meaning in English: In this article, the meaning of the word ‘Secular’ is explained in easy English with examples, along with its synonyms and antonyms.
‘Secular’ pronunciation= sec-u-lar, sekyələr
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Secular meaning in English
‘Secular’ means not specifically religious.
1. One who is not attached to any religious activity or spiritual activities.
2. Not bound by religious rule.
Secular- English meaning |
not strictly religious |
non-religious |
worldly |
temporal |
Secular-Example
The word ‘Secular’ acts as an ‘Adjective’.
Sentences that can be formed using the word ‘Secular’ are as follows.
Examples:
▪ India is a secular country.
▪ He is a secular and liberal man.
▪ Secular persons are not driven by any religious principles.
▪ Secular predominates in developed western countries.
▪ Most secular people turned to religion at their old age.
▪ In 1976 India has been stated a secular nation by the preamble of the constitution.
▪ His parents were secular but he is a religious person.
▪ His religious inclinations bothered his secular family most.
▪ Secular music is music that has no connection with any religion of the world.
▪ There are many secular countries in the world.
▪ I think buddha was the very first secular person on the earth.
‘Secular’ other meanings
secular state= A secular state is a state which is officially neutral in matters of religion
secular society= A secular society is a society that is officially neutral in matters of religion
secular regime= The rule or governance which keep civic affairs separate from religion
secular literature= Non-religious literature (Books)
nonsecular= Non-religious
pseudo-secular= Policies considered to involve minority appeasement
secular outlook= Non-religious approach, non-religious views
secular liberal= Secular liberal supports the separation of religion and state.
secular country= The country which keeps civic affairs separate from religion
secular fabric= Non-religious cloth
secular education= Non-religious education
secular Muslim= Non-religious Muslim
secular nation= The nation which keeps civic affairs separate from religion
anti-secular= Opposing what is secular
secular ruler= The ruler who keeps civic affairs separate from religion
secular saint= Holy persons who respect all religions, not strictly religious
completely secular– Not bound by religious beliefs
‘Secular’ Synonyms-antonyms
The synonyms of the word ‘Secular’ are as follows.
non-religious |
laic |
materialistic |
worldly |
earthly |
unsacred |
profane |
temporal |
lay |
‘The antonyms of the word ‘Secular’ are as follows.
religious |
sacred |
holy |
spiritual |
godly |
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