secular
Pronunciation: [ˈsɛkjələr]
Word
Context: “religion”
(adjective) something that is not connected to religion. When we say something is secular, it means it is about everyday life and not about religious beliefs or practices.
Example
The school teaches a secular curriculum, focusing on science and math without including religious teachings.
Example
The secular government doesn’t make laws based on religious beliefs.
Example
What are some examples of secular celebrations in our culture?
Context: “time”
(adjective) something that lasts for a long time, often many years. When we say secular in this context, we might be talking about changes or trends that happen over generations, not quickly.
Example
The secular trend in population growth shows an increase over the last century.
Example
The secular trend did not apply during the economic downturn last year.
Example
How do we measure secular change in the climate over time?
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