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SECULAR

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Secular.

How to pronounce secular:

US

Secular - as an adjective

Of or relating to the doctrine that rejects religion and religious considerations

Characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world

Example: "Worldly goods and advancement"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
temporal12worldly14

Not concerned with or devoted to religion

Example: "Sacred and profane music"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
profane12

Of or relating to clergy not bound by monastic vows

Example: "The secular clergy"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
religious10

Secular - as a noun

Someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
layman11layperson14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
common mancommon personcommoner14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Secular - as an adjective satellite

Characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy

Example: "Set his collar in laic rather than clerical position"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
laic6lay6

Example Sentences

"He preferred a secular approach to governing, separate from any religious influence."
"The country has a secular government that upholds the separation of church and state."
"Many public schools teach secular subjects and do not promote any specific religion."
"She enjoyed reading secular literature that explored human experiences without any religious themes."
"The art exhibition aimed to showcase secular works that reflected modern society."
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Word Game Points

Is SECULAR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, secular is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SECULAR has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is SECULAR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, secular is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SECULAR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is SECULAR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, secular is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SECULAR has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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