laicist

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈleɪɪsɪst/

Definition

An advocate for the complete exclusion of religious influence from public institutions and government affairs.

Examples

• The laicist movement argued that all religious symbols should be removed from government buildings.

• As a staunch laicist, she believed that personal faith had no place in the legislative process.

• The new constitution was drafted by laicist reformers who sought to end the state's financial support for religious organizations.

Synonyms of laicist

Words with a similar meaning to laicist:

• secularist
• anticlerical
• separatist

Antonyms of laicist

Words with the opposite meaning to laicist:

• theocrat
• clericalist

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