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secular

Pronunciation: [ˈsɛkjələr]

Word

Learn how to use secular in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce secular

Pronunciation: [ˈsɛkjələr]

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