laicism


la•i•cism

(ˈleɪ əˌsɪz əm)

n. the nonclerical, or secular, control of political and social institutions in a society. [1930–35]

laicism

1. the nonclerical, or secular, control of political and social institutions in a society.
2. lay participation in church matters. Cf. clericalism. — laity, n.See also: Catholicism
Translations
Laizismus