CEFR C2

secularism

noun

Meaning

The principle of separating religious institutions and their influence from the affairs of the state and public education.

Examples

The constitution was founded on the principles of secularism to protect the rights of all religious minorities.
Debates about secularism often arise when religious symbols are displayed in public government buildings.

Synonyms: neutrality, laïcité, non-sectarianism, separation of church and state

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secularism (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛkjʊlərɪzəm/

Definition

The principle of separating religious institutions and their influence from the affairs of the state and public education.

Examples

The constitution was founded on the principles of secularism to protect the rights of all religious minorities.
Debates about secularism often arise when religious symbols are displayed in public government buildings.
Many European nations have a long history of secularism, keeping church and state strictly apart.

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