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secularnot connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsekjələr/

Korean meaning: 종교적이지 않은, 세속적인, 현세의

Korean pronunciation: 세-큘-러 (강세: 세)

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

secular concept
💡 Concept

Choosing worldly life over spiritual matters

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secular rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

From particular faith to secular spectacular!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈsekjələr/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsekjʊlə/

🌳Etymology

Rootsecul
Suffix--ar

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.

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🎵Rhyme

icularparticularspectacular
icular
particular
spectacular

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

worldlynon-religioustemporalprofanecivil

Antonyms

religioussacredspiritual

Related

secularismsecularizelaitytemporal