laic

Definitions

Relating to or involving the laity; secular rather than clerical.

Not having a religious or spiritual basis; non-ecclesiastical.

Examples

The organization maintains a strictly laic approach to its educational curriculum, ensuring no religious doctrine is taught.

He argued that the state must remain laic to protect the rights of citizens from all diverse backgrounds.

The laic nature of the public institution allows for a neutral environment where all students feel equally welcome.

Synonyms

secular lay temporal profane nonclerical civil worldly

Antonyms

clerical ecclesiastical religious sacred spiritual priestly ministerial