Secularist

usgb/ˈsekjələrɪst/
noun

A person who believes that religion should not have any place in civil affairs or public education.

The secularist argued that religious symbols should not be displayed in public schools.
Visual representation of "secularist" - A person who believes that religion should not have any place in civil affairs or public education.

Often appears as...

  • hardcore secularist
  • leading secularist
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Public Sphere

Secularist is often used in discussions about the role of religion in government and public life.

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The secularist movement seeks to maintain a separation between church and state.
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Misconception Alert

Secularists may be religious or not; their key belief is in separating religion from public policy.

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Despite being a devout Christian, she is a secularist when it comes to politics.
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Cultural Sensitivity

In some societies, expressing secularist ideas can be controversial or even dangerous.

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He was cautious when discussing his secularist views in a community with strong religious ties.
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