secular

/ˈsɛkjʊlər/

Definitions

1. adjective

not concerned with or related to religion or religious institutions

“The university has a secular policy regarding holidays.”

2. noun

people who do not belong to a particular religion, especially those who do not follow any religion

“The secular population in the city is growing rapidly.”

3. adverb

in a way that is not concerned with or related to religion or religious institutions

“The play was performed in a secular manner.”

Synonyms

  • irreligious
  • non-religious
  • secularist
  • worldly

Antonyms

  • ecclesiastical
  • religious
  • spiritual
  • theological