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“secular” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvɛltlɪç/

Example

Viele Länder haben eine weltliche Regierung.

Many countries have a secular government.

Illustration for weltlich (secular)

How to say “secular” in German

“Secular” in German is weltlich.

A person or institution focused on earthly affairs instead of church life.

Full entry for weltlich: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with weltlich

Sie handelt aus weltlichen Gründen, nicht aus religiöser Überzeugung.

She acts for secular reasons, not out of religious conviction.

Tips for using weltlich

  • The adjective is lowercase in phrases such as 'eine weltliche Regierung' but is capitalized when nominalized, as in 'das Weltliche'.

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