sekular
sekúlar with stress marks
secular; non-ordered priest
Usage Note
Sekular has two related uses: as an adjective it describes something non-religious or civil (sekular na estado — secular state), and historically as a noun it referred to a diocesan priest (secular clergy) as opposed to a member of a religious order. Both meanings appear in Philippine history and religious discourse.
Examples
" Sekular na paaralan ito. "
Natural Translation
This is a secular school.
Literal Translation
Secular link school this.
" Siya ay isang sekular na pari sa aming parokya. "
Natural Translation
He/She is a secular priest in our parish.
Literal Translation
He/She is a secular that priest in our parish.
" Sa isang sekular na estado, dapat manatiling hiwalay ang simbahan at ang pamahalaan upang igalang ang lahat ng paniniwala. "
Natural Translation
In a secular state, the church and the government should remain separate in order to respect all beliefs.
Literal Translation
In a secular state, should remain separate the church and the government in-order-to respect the all of belief.
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