Definition of secular

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Secular (n.) A secular ecclesiastic, or one not bound by monastic rules..

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Inspired :: Inspired (a.) Communicated or given as by supernatural or divine inspiration; having divine authority; hence, sacred, holy; -- opposed to uninspired, profane, or secular; as, the inspired writings, that is, the Scriptures..
Secularizing :: Secularizing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Seculariz.
Madrigal :: Madrigal (n.) An unaccompanied polyphonic song, in four, five, or more parts, set to secular words, but full of counterpoint and imitation, and adhering to the old church modes. Unlike the freer glee, it is best sung with several voices on a part. See Glee..
Ecclesiastical :: Ecclesiastical (a.) Of or pertaining to the church; relating to the organization or government of the church; not secular; as, ecclesiastical affairs or history; ecclesiastical courts..
Temporalty :: Temporalty (n.) A secular possession; a temporality.
Religious :: Religious (n.) A person bound by monastic vows, or sequestered from secular concern, and devoted to a life of piety and religion; a monk or friar; a nun..
Secularist :: Secularist (n.) One who theoretically rejects every form of religious faith, and every kind of religious worship, and accepts only the facts and influences which are derived from the present life; also, one who believes that education and other matters of civil policy should be managed without the introduction of a religious element..
Secularize :: Secularize (v. t.) To make worldly or unspiritual.
Midst :: Midst (n.) Hence, figuratively, the condition of being surrounded or beset; the press; the burden; as, in the midst of official duties; in the midst of secular affairs..
Secularize :: Secularize (v. t.) To convert from spiritual or common use; as, to secularize a church, or church property..
Secularly :: Secularly (adv.) In a secular or worldly manner.
Superseded :: Supersecular (a.) Being above the world, or secular things..
Secularity :: Secularity (n.) Supreme attention to the things of the present life; worldliness.
Secularize :: Secularize (v. t.) To convert from regular or monastic into secular; as, to secularize a priest or a monk..
Secularized :: Secularized (imp. & p. p.) of Seculariz.
Secular :: Secular (n.) A church official whose functions are confined to the vocal department of the choir.
Secular :: Secular (a.) Belonging to the laity; lay; not clerical.
Secularism :: Secularism (n.) The state or quality of being secular; a secular spirit; secularity.
Arm :: Arm (n.) Fig.: Power; might; strength; support; as, the secular arm; the arm of the law..
Sunday :: Sunday (n.) The first day of the week, -- consecrated among Christians to rest from secular employments, and to religious worship; the Christian Sabbath; the Lord's Day..
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