Definition of secularism in English:
secularism
noun ˈsɛkjələrɪz(ə)mˈsɛkjələˌrɪzəm
mass nounThe principle of separation of the state from religious institutions.
he believes that secularism means no discrimination against anybody in the name of religion
Example sentencesExamples
- His parents tolerate the sudden plunge into secularism with helpless concern.
- Secularism is the fig leaf that covers the nakedness of their obstructive politics.
- Of particular relevance to a polity where secularism has become the defining line is a letter written by the chief of staff in 1947.
- The trend towards secularism begun 100 years earlier appeared to be reversed.
- To many of us, this would seem water under the bridge, something to strengthen the arguments in favour of secularism.
- He rebuked his scientific colleagues for the modern superstition of secularism.
- His excessive embrace of secularism leaves him altogether beyond the pale of acceptance.
- They fear that a rise of fundamentalism will threaten the country's commitment to secularism.
- Secularism did best where religious life was also lively.
- The growth of scepticism about witchcraft was part and parcel of modern secularism.
Definition of secularism in US English:
secularism
nounˈsekyələˌrizəmˈsɛkjələˌrɪzəm
The principle of separation of the state from religious institutions.
he believes that secularism means no discrimination against anybody in the name of religion
Example sentencesExamples
- The trend towards secularism begun 100 years earlier appeared to be reversed.
- He rebuked his scientific colleagues for the modern superstition of secularism.
- Of particular relevance to a polity where secularism has become the defining line is a letter written by the chief of staff in 1947.
- His parents tolerate the sudden plunge into secularism with helpless concern.
- They fear that a rise of fundamentalism will threaten the country's commitment to secularism.
- The growth of scepticism about witchcraft was part and parcel of modern secularism.
- To many of us, this would seem water under the bridge, something to strengthen the arguments in favour of secularism.
- His excessive embrace of secularism leaves him altogether beyond the pale of acceptance.
- Secularism did best where religious life was also lively.
- Secularism is the fig leaf that covers the nakedness of their obstructive politics.