Secular ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Secular ( adjective )

1. Relating to the worldly or temporal.
2. Not relating to religion or spiritual matters.
3. Of or relating to the present or recent times as opposed to the remote past.
4. Of or relating to the state or its affairs, as distinct from religious or ecclesiastical matters.
5. Not bound by monastic vows or a religious order.

Origin:

Early 16th century: from latin saecularis, from saeculum "age, generation," (plural saecula) "world," from saecus "generation," from saevire "be fierce," from saevus "fierce".

Examples:

1. Secular music is often enjoyed by people of all ages.
2. He is a secular person and does not follow any religion.
3. The secular trend in art is focused on the present.
4. He is a secular government official, responsible for managing the country's affairs.
5. He is a secular priest, not bound by monastic vows.

(As a noun)

Secular ( noun )

1. Relating to the worldly or temporal.
2. Not relating to religion or spiritual matters.
3. Of or relating to the present or recent times as opposed to the remote past.
4. Of or relating to the state or its affairs, as distinct from religious or ecclesiastical matters.
5. Not bound by monastic vows or a religious order.

Origin:

Early 16th century: from latin saecularis, from saeculum "age, generation," (plural saecula) "world," from saecus "generation," from saevire "be fierce," from saevus "fierce".

Examples:

1. Secular music is often enjoyed by people of all ages.
2. He is a secular person and does not follow any religion.
3. The secular trend in art is focused on the present.
4. He is a secular government official, responsible for managing the country's affairs.
5. He is a secular priest, not bound by monastic vows.