Understanding the meaning of secular

secular

/'sɛkjələr/

adjective
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
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temporal worldly worldly-minded economic material materialistic mercenary mundane terrestrial
adjective
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
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laic lay profane
noun
someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person
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layman layperson

type of:
common man common person commoner
adjective
not concerned with or devoted to religion
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"secular drama" "secular architecture"

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profane laic profanatory lay
of or relating to clergy not bound by monastic vows
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"the secular clergy"
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religious
of or relating to the doctrine that rejects religion and religious considerations
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