secularist

Variant of secularism

secularism definition

secu·lar·ism (-iz′əm)

noun

  1. worldly spirit, views, or the like; esp., a system of doctrines and practices that disregards or rejects any form of religious faith and worship
  2. the belief that religion and ecclesiastical affairs should not enter into the functions of the state, esp. into public education

Etymology: secular + -ism

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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