secularly
Translation
secularly, non-religiously
Examples
The state is governed secularly.
The state is governed secularly.
Grammar Patterns
to ((verb)) secularly The state is governed secularly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: worldly, non-religiously; Antonyms: religiously, spiritually
Etymology
From Latin 'saecularis' meaning 'worldly, of an age', with the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'secular' as 'separate from church'. 'Secularly' means to act in that separate, non-religious way.