Definition of SECULARISM

secularism

Meanings

Plural: secularisms

Noun

  • a doctrine that rejects religion and religious considerations
  • 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.

Origin / Etymology

From secular + -ism.

Synonyms

laicity, statism

Scrabble Score: 14

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Words With Friends Score: 18

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