Nonsecular: meaning, definitions and examples

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nonsecular

 

[ nɒnˈsɛkjʊlər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

religious context

Nonsecular refers to something that is not secular, meaning it is related to or connected with religious matters. This term is often used to describe beliefs, practices, or institutions that are influenced by or affiliated with a particular faith or religion.

Synonyms

religious, spiritual, theological

Examples of usage

  • Nonsecular education often includes religious teachings.
  • There are many nonsecular organizations that promote their faith.
  • The nonsecular nature of the laws reflects the influence of religion.

Translations

Translations of the word "nonsecular" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não secular

🇮🇳 गैर-धार्मिक

🇩🇪 nicht säkular

🇮🇩 non-sekuler

🇺🇦 некомерційний

🇵🇱 niesekularny

🇯🇵 非世俗的

🇫🇷 non séculier

🇪🇸 no secular

🇹🇷 seküler olmayan

🇰🇷 비세속적인

🇸🇦 غير علماني

🇨🇿 nesezularní

🇸🇰 nesezularný

🇨🇳 非世俗的

🇸🇮 nesezularen

🇮🇸 ótrúar

🇰🇿 дінсіз

🇬🇪 არასეკულარული

🇦🇿 dindən kənar

🇲🇽 no secular

Etymology

The term 'nonsecular' is derived from the prefix 'non-', meaning 'not', and 'secular', which comes from the Latin 'saecularis', meaning 'worldly' or 'temporal'. The concept of secularism emerged during the Enlightenment period as a way to separate religion from public life and governance. As secularism gained prominence, the use of nonsecular to describe religiously affiliated concepts or institutions became more distinct. The rise of modern secular states heightened discussions around the role of religion in society, leading to a clearer contrast between secular and nonsecular ideologies. In contemporary usage, nonsecular denotes a commitment to religious influences in various aspects of life, including politics, education, and social values.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,003, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.