Cool MateMeaning of Secular
not connected with spiritual or religious matters
In simple words: Not religious; related to the non-religious part of life.
Secular in a sentence
- secular music
- We live in a largely secular society.
How to use Secular
Used in discussions about religion, philosophy, and public policy. Appropriate in academic and adult conversations; avoid in casual religious discussions.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'secular' as 'separate from the church'.
Related words
Collocations with Secular
Synonyms for Secular
- nonreligious
- temporal
- worldly
- profane
Common mistakes with Secular
- Confused with 'sacred' which means religious or holy.
- Using 'secular' to describe something religious.
- Mispronouncing 'secular' as 'sec-lar' instead of 'sek-ular'.
Secular appears in
Secular in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
علماني
غير ديني؛ يتعلق بالجزء غير الديني من الحياة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ধর্মনিরপেক্ষ
ধর্মীয় নয়; জীবনের অধার্মিক অংশের সাথে সম্পর্কিত।
- GermanDeutsch
Säkular
Nicht religiös; bezieht sich auf den nicht-religiösen Teil des Lebens.
- SpanishEspañol
Secular
No religioso; relacionado con la parte no religiosa de la vida.
- Persianفارسی
غیرمذهبی
غیر مذهبی؛ مربوط به بخش غیرمذهبی زندگی.
- FrenchFrançais
Séculier, Laïque
Pas religieux ; lié à la partie non religieuse de la vie.
- Hindiहिन्दी
धर्मनिरपेक्ष
धार्मिक नहीं; जीवन के गैर-धार्मिक हिस्से से संबंधित।
- ItalianItaliano
Secolare
Non religioso; relativo alla parte non religiosa della vita.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Secular
Não religioso; relacionado à parte não religiosa da vida.
- RussianРусский
Светский
Не религиозный; относящийся к нерелигиозной части жизни.
- Urduاردو
دنیاوی, غیر مذہبی
غیر مذہبی؛ زندگی کے غیر مذہبی حصے سے متعلق۔
- Chinese中文
世俗的
不信教的；与生活的非宗教部分有关的。
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Secular
What does Secular mean?
Not religious; related to the non-religious part of life.
What is the definition of Secular?
not connected with spiritual or religious matters
How do you use Secular in a sentence?
secular music
Can you give another example of Secular?
We live in a largely secular society.
What are synonyms for Secular?
Common alternatives include nonreligious, temporal, worldly, profane.
What is the opposite of Secular?
Opposite meanings include religious, sacred.
What words go with Secular?
It commonly pairs with be, completely, entirely, purely.
What are common mistakes when using Secular?
Confused with 'sacred' which means religious or holy. Using 'secular' to describe something religious. Mispronouncing 'secular' as 'sec-lar' instead of 'sek-ular'.
How do you pronounce Secular?
US: /["/ˈsekjələr/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsekjələ(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Secular?
Used in discussions about religion, philosophy, and public policy. Appropriate in academic and adult conversations; avoid in casual religious discussions.
What CEFR level is Secular?
"Secular" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.