secular — not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsekjələr/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother was shocked when I told her I only listen to secular music instead of hymns.
- The school maintains a secular curriculum without religious instruction.
- He decided to leave the monastery and return to secular life after discovering Netflix.
secular
ADJECTIVE[/ˈsekjələr/]
not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly
Choosing worldly life over spiritual matters
Security catches liar smuggling spiritual items into worldly-only zone
From particular faith to secular spectacular!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'saecularis' meaning 'of or pertaining to an age or generation,' derived from 'saeculum' meaning 'age, generation, or lifetime.' The word evolved to mean 'worldly' as opposed to spiritual or religious matters.
Breakdown
saecul- (age, generation, worldly) + -ar (adjective suffix) = secular
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother was shocked when I told her I only listen to secular music instead of hymns.”
“The school maintains a secular curriculum without religious instruction.”
“He decided to leave the monastery and return to secular life after discovering Netflix.”
“France is known for its secular approach to government and public institutions.”
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