English Dictionary

secular

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈsɛkjʊlə/

名詞

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.

日本語の意味

修道院の規則に縛られない世俗的な聖職者 / 合唱隊の音声部門に限定された教会役人 / 聖職者とは対照的な一般信徒

When the monastery's abbot fell ill, a secular stepped in to lead the parish and administer the sacraments.

修道院の長が病気になったとき、修道会に属さない聖職者が代わって教区を率い、秘跡を執行した。

意味（1）

A secular ecclesiastic, or one not bound by monastic rules.

On further examination, I found the clergy, in general, persons of moderate minds and decorous manners : I include the seculars, and the regulars of both sexes

意味（2）

A church official whose functions are confined to the vocal department of the choir.

意味（3）

A layman, as distinguished from a clergyman.

seculars （ plural ）