Neutrality towards all religions. / The political belief in the separation of church and state, i.e. the position that religious belief should not influence public and governmental decisions.

plural of secularism

simple past tense and past participle of secularize

The state of being secular.

A secular ecclesiastic, or one not bound by monastic rules. / A church official whose functions are confined to the vocal department of the choir. / A layman, as distinguished from a clergyman.

Not specifically religious; lay or civil, as opposed to clerical. / Temporal; worldly, or otherwise not based on something timeless. / (Christianity) Not bound by the vows of a monastic order.

(transitive) To make secular.

The transformation of a society from close identification with religious values and institutions toward non-religious (or "irreligious") values and secular institutions. / The deconsecration of a church.

plural of secular

plural of secularization