— secularist , n. , adj. — secularistic , adj.
/sek"yeuh leuh riz'euhm/ , n.
1. secular spirit or tendency, esp. a system of political or social philosophy that rejects all forms of religious faith and worship.
2. the view that public education and other matters of civil policy should be conducted without the introduction of a religious element.
[ 1850-55; SECULAR + -ISM ]