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sec·u·lar·ism
 secularism
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- pronunciation:
- sek
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rih
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
secular opinion or belief, esp. a system following a political or social philosophy that rejects religious faith.
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| definition 2: |
the belief that religion should be removed and separate from all state or civil affairs or functions, esp. in public education.
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| derivations: |
secularistic (adj.), secularist (n.) |
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