Secularist: meaning, definitions and examples

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secularist

 

[ หˆsษ›kjสŠlษ™rษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

belief system

A secularist is someone who advocates for a separation between religion and government or public affairs. Secularists believe that institutions should be neutral on religious matters and that personal beliefs should not influence state policy. This philosophy aims to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their religious beliefs, can coexist in a society without religious domination. Secularism can be seen as part of a broader movement toward enlightenment thinking, where reason and scientific knowledge take precedence over religious doctrine.

Synonyms

agnostic, freethinker, nonbeliever

Examples of usage

  • Many secularists argue for the removal of religious symbols in government buildings.
  • The secularist movement gained traction during the Age of Enlightenment.
  • As a secularist, she believes education should be free from religious influence.

Translations

Translations of the word "secularist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น secularista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเคฐเฅเคฎเคจเคฟเคฐเคชเฅ‡เค•เฅเคทเคคเคพเคตเคพเคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sรคkularist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sekularis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะตะบัƒะปัั€ะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sekularyzator

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธ–ไฟ—ไธป็พฉ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sรฉculariste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ secularista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sekรผlerci

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ธ์†์ฃผ์˜์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู„ู…ุงู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sekularista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sekularista

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ–ไฟ—ไธปไน‰่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sekularist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ veraldlegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะบัƒะปัั€ะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ”แƒ™แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sekulyarist

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ secularista

Word origin

The term 'secularist' emerged in the early 19th century as a result of the growing Enlightenment thought which prioritized human reason over religious authority. The root 'secular' is derived from the Latin word 'saecularis', meaning 'worldly' or 'of this age'. Initially, secularism was a response to the dominance of religion in public life, particularly in Europe, where the Church held significant power over governance and societal norms. As societies evolved, secularism began to delineate the boundaries between church and state, advocating for the rights of individuals to hold and express beliefs independently of religious-affiliated control. Throughout history, secularist movements have faced opposition from various religious groups, leading to ongoing debates surrounding the role of religion in public life and the rights of secular individuals within predominantly religious societies.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,114 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.