secularist

Meanings

• noun

  A person who advocates for the separation of church and state, and believes that religious considerations should not influence political or legal decisions.

  - "As a secularist, John believed in the separation of church and state."
  - "The secularist movement gained popularity in Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries."
  - "Many secularists argue for the importance of science and reason in understanding the world."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with secularist
persecutionist , institutionist , constitutionist

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Variants

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secularism , secularisms , secularist , secularistic , secularists

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'saecularis', meaning 'worldly' or 'temporal'. Secularism as a political and philosophical movement emerged in the 18th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'secularist' was first used in English in the late 18th century.

2. The French Revolution is often seen as a key moment in the history of secularism, with the establishment of the Civil Constitution of the Clergy and the suppression of the Catholic Church.

3. Many secularists have been influential in the development of human rights and the promotion of equality and freedom.

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Related Concepts

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1. Separation of church and state: The principle that religious institutions and political institutions should be separate and not interfere with each other.

2. Laurance Overton Brittain: A Canadian philosopher and writer, considered one of the leading figures of secular humanism.

3. Secular education: Education that does not include religious instruction or doctrine.

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Culture

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Secularism has been a significant cultural and political force in many parts of the world, particularly in Europe and North America. Secularist ideas have influenced literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. For example, the works of Voltaire, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Friedrich Nietzsche have been influential in shaping secularist thought.

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   - Remember the word 'secularist' by associating it with the idea of 'secular' (worldly) and 'ist' (believer or advocate).

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