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secularism

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/ˈsɛkjʊlərɪzm/ · se-cu-lar-ism

The principle of separating religion from political, social, and educational institutions.

Meanings

nounformal

The principle of separating religion from political, social, and educational institutions.

ایک ایسا اصول جو مذہب کو سیاسی، سماجی، اور تعلیمی اداروں سے الگ کرنے کی بات کرتا ہے۔

سیکولرازم

secularism

Synonyms

nonreligiousnessseparation of church and statelaicismغیر مذہبیمذہب سے علیحدگیلائسیزم

Antonyms

theocracyreligiosityfaith-based governanceدینی حکومتمذہبی معاملاتایمان پر مبنی حکمرانی

Common Collocations

  • principle of secularism
  • secularism in education
  • secularism and governance

Example Sentences

Secularism ensures that government remains neutral in matters of religion.

سیکولرازم یہ یقینی بناتا ہے کہ حکومت مذہب کے معاملات میں غیر جانبدار رہے۔

Secularism yeh yaqini banata hai ke hukumat mazhab ke maamlaat mein ghair janibdaar rahe.

In many countries, secularism is a fundamental principle of democracy.

بہت سے ممالک میں، سیکولرازم جمہوریت کا ایک بنیادی اصول ہے۔

Bahut se mabaalik mein, secularism jamhoorat ka aik buniyadi usool hai.

The debate over secularism often arises in multicultural societies.

سیکولرازم پر بحث اکثر کثیر الثقافتی معاشروں میں پیدا ہوتی ہے۔

Secularism par behas aksar kaseer-alkafati muashiron mein paida hoti hai.

Easily Confused With

secular:Secular refers to non-religious aspects, while secularism is the principle of separating religion from governance.

Word Family

secular
adjectiveغیر مذہبی
secularist
nounسیکولرزم کے حمایتی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'secular' and remember that secularism excludes religious influence.

Imagine a government building with a sign 'No Religion' at its entrance.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "saecularis" — worldly, temporal

First known use: 1851

The term 'secularism' emerged in the 19th century to denote the principle of separating religious institutions from governmental functions.