secularism
Translation
secularism
Examples
Secularism separates state from religious institutions.
Secularism separates state from religious institutions.
The country has a long tradition of secularism.
The country has a long tradition of secularism.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable)) the belief that religion should not be involved with the ordinary social and political activities of a country. The country has a long tradition of secularism.
Similar Words
Synonyms: laicism; Antonyms: theocracy, clericalism
Etymology
From Latin 'saecularis' (worldly, of an age) + '-ism', a suffix denoting a belief or doctrine.
Memory Tips
Think of 'secular' as meaning separate from religion, and '-ism' as a system of belief. So, it's a system of belief in separation from religion.