secularism
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/ˈsɛkjələrɪzəm/
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/ˈsɛkjʊlərɪzəm/
separation of church and state
Etymology
Etymology Information
'secularism' originates from the Latin word 'saecularis,' where 'saeculum' meant 'worldly' or 'temporal.'
Historical Evolution
'saecularis' transformed into the French word 'séculier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'secularism' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'worldly or temporal matters,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'separation of state and religious institutions.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the principle of separation of the state from religious institutions.
Secularism advocates for a government free from religious influence.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39