DICTOMETER

SECULAR

(secular, verdslig)

1. Synonyms:
   • Layman
   • Layperson
   • Secular
   Definitions:
   • someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person
   
   

1. Synonyms:
   • Secular
   Definitions:
   • of or relating to the doctrine that rejects religion and religious considerations
   Antonyms:
   • LDLY
   
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Worldly
   • Secular
   • Temporal
   Definitions:
   • characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
   Examples:
   • Worldly goods and advancement
   • Temporal possessions of the church
   Antonyms:
   • FANE
   
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Profane
   • Secular
   Definitions:
   • not concerned with or devoted to religion
   Examples:
   • Sacred and profane music
   • Secular drama
   • Secular architecture, children being brought up in an entirely profane environment
   Antonyms:
   • RELIGIOUS
   
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Secular
   Definitions:
   • of or relating to clergy not bound by monastic vows
   Examples:
   • The secular clergy
   Antonyms:
   • Sacred
   
   
   
5. Synonyms:
   • Laic
   • Lay
   • Secular
   Definitions:
   • characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
   Examples:
   • Set his collar in laic rather than clerical position
   • The lay ministry