secularism
noun
sec·u·lar·ism
ˈse-kyə-lə-ˌri-zəm 
: indifference to or rejection or exclusion of religion and religious considerations
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In the state of Tamil Nadu, often-bickering political parties are united in protecting secularism and in focusing on economic well-being.
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Hari Kumar, New York Times, 18 May 2024
The Satanic Temple describes itself as a non-theistic organization that aims to uphold secularism and individual freedoms.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
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Hari Kumar, New York Times, 18 May 2024
The Satanic Temple describes itself as a non-theistic organization that aims to uphold secularism and individual freedoms.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
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secularism
noun
sec·u·lar·ism
ˈsek-yə-lə-ˌriz-əm
: the belief that religion and religious considerations should be ignored
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