secular
01
世俗的, 非宗教的
not concerned or connected with religion
例子
The school is secular, meaning it does not promote any specific religious beliefs.
这所学校是世俗的，意味着它不提倡任何特定的宗教信仰。
The country 's legal system is based on secular principles, separate from religious doctrine.
该国的法律体系基于世俗原则，与宗教教义分开。
02
relating to clergy who are not bound by monastic vows
例子
The secular priest served in a parish rather than a monastery.
Secular clergy often interact directly with the community.
03
relating to the temporal or worldly realm rather than the spiritual or religious
例子
Secular concerns like commerce and politics often dominate society.
The debate addressed secular interests rather than religious doctrines.
04
typical of or pertaining to people who are not members of the clergy
例子
The parish employed both clergy and secular staff.
Secular members of the church assist with administrative duties.
Secular
01
a person who is not a member of the clergy or a professional religious figure
例子
The council included both clergy and seculars.
He was a secular, involved in community work but not in the church.
