English to English
adjective
- of or relating to the doctrine that rejects religion and religious considerations
source: WordNet 3.0
- characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
Worldly goods and advancement.
Temporal possessions of the church.
source: WordNet 3.0
- not concerned with or devoted to religion
Sacred and profane music.
Secular drama.
Secular architecture.
Children being brought up in an entirely profane environment.
source: WordNet 3.0
- of or relating to clergy not bound by monastic vows
The secular clergy.
source: WordNet 3.0
- Coming or observed once in an age or a century.
source: Webster 1913
noun
- someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person
source: WordNet 3.0
- A secular ecclesiastic, or one not bound by monastic rules.
source: Webster 1913
adjective satellite
- characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
Set his collar in laic rather than clerical position.
The lay ministry.
source: WordNet 3.0