Definitions

1. noun

A person who advocates for the separation of church and state, often supporting a secular or non-religious approach to governance and public life.

“As a secularist, she believed that the state should not endorse any particular religion.”

2. noun

A person who advocates for a secular way of life, often opposing the influence of religion in public affairs.

“The secularist movement has gained momentum in recent years as people become more aware of the importance of separating church and state.”