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secularist

/ˈsɛkjʊlərɪst/
sec · u · lar · ist
Plural:secularists
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• noun

1

A person who advocates for the separation of religion from state governance, public institutions, and civil affairs, or who rejects religious considerations in public policy.

Example

"As a committed secularist, she argued that public schools should remain neutral on matters of faith."

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• adjective

1

Relating to, advocating, or characterized by secularism or the separation of religion from civil affairs and public education.

Example

"The new constitution was drafted along strictly secularist principles to ensure equal treatment for all citizens."

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• Nearby Words

sectoral
secular
secularism
secularist
secularize
secularly
securable

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century by British writer George Jacob Holyoake, formed from 'secular' (from Latin 'saecularis', meaning 'worldly' or 'of an age') and the suffix '-ist'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Secularist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/secularist
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