NONECCLESIASTICAL Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

nonecclesiastical

adjective

Definition of nonecclesiastical

as in nonchurch

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Treasuries were more than a decade into a massive secular bull market as the '90s bubble inflated.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Sunita Viswanath, executive director of Hindus for Human Rights, said her group is one of 61 interfaith and secular organizations that signed an open letter protesting Saturday’s event.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of secular

Adjective

The happy faces lit up their temporal cortex and caudate nucleus, which are parts of the brain associated with higher cognitive and reward processing.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 28 Aug. 2026
The study also establishes Cygnus X-3 as the first ultra-high-energy gamma-ray source known to show temporal variability.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of temporal

Adjective

Spiritual connections with monks A foundational feature of Theravada Buddhism is the relationship between monastics and the lay people.

— Brooke Schedneck, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026
Surrounding ourselves with the best people and working on our team, developing ourselves and not just our staff but also our lay leaders.

— Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of lay

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