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secular
adjective(sec-u-lar)
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
Synonyms: temporal, worldly,
secular
adjective(sec-u-lar)
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
Synonyms: laic, lay,
secular
noun(sec-u-lar)
someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person
Synonyms: layman, layperson,
secular
adjective(sec-u-lar)
not concerned with or devoted to religion
Synonyms: profane,
Examples:
Secular drama.
Secular architecture.
secular
(sec-u-lar)
of or relating to clergy not bound by monastic vows
Antonyms: religious,
Examples:
The secular clergy.
secular
(sec-u-lar)
of or relating to the doctrine that rejects religion and religious considerations

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