Meaning of Secular | Babel Free
ˈsɛkjʊləDefinitions
- A surname.
- A secular ecclesiastic, or one not bound by monastic rules.
- A church official whose functions are confined to the vocal department of the choir.
- A layman, as distinguished from a clergyman.
Equivalents
Examples
“On further examination, I found the clergy, in general, persons of moderate minds and decorous manners : I include the seculars, and the regulars of both sexes”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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