Definition of secular

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Secular (n.) A layman, as distinguished from a clergyman..

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Physiography :: Physiography (n.) The science which treats of the earth's exterior physical features, climate, life, etc., and of the physical movements or changes on the earth's surface, as the currents of the atmosphere and ocean, the secular variations in heat, moisture, magnetism, etc.; physical geography..
Protopope :: Protopope (n.) One of the clergy of first rank in the lower order of secular clergy; an archpriest; -- called also protopapas.
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..
Secular :: Secular (a.) Coming or observed once in an age or a century.
Temporalty :: Temporalty (n.) A secular possession; a temporality.
Temporal :: Temporal (n.) Anything temporal or secular; a temporality; -- used chiefly in the plural.
Secularize :: Secularize (v. t.) To convert from regular or monastic into secular; as, to secularize a priest or a monk..
Deconsecrate :: Deconsecrate (v. t.) To deprive of sacredness; to secularize.
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..
Exaugurate :: Exaugurate (v. t.) To annul the consecration of; to secularize; to unhellow.
Arm :: Arm (n.) Fig.: Power; might; strength; support; as, the secular arm; the arm of the law..
Ghostly :: Ghostly (a.) Relating to the soul; not carnal or secular; spiritual; as, a ghostly confessor..
Secularize :: Secularize (v. t.) To convert from spiritual or common use; as, to secularize a church, or church property..
Secular :: Secular (n.) A layman, as distinguished from a clergyman..
Unsecularize :: Unsecularize (v. t.) To cause to become not secular; to detach from secular things; to alienate from the world.
Secularism :: Secularism (n.) The state or quality of being secular; a secular spirit; secularity.
Secular :: Secular (n.) A church official whose functions are confined to the vocal department of the choir.
Regular :: Regular (a.) Belonging to a monastic order or community; as, regular clergy, in distinction dfrom the secular clergy..
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..
Secular :: Secular (a.) Not regular; not bound by monastic vows or rules; not confined to a monastery, or subject to the rules of a religious community; as, a secular priest..
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