secularidade
[se.ku.la.ri.'da.de]
nounfemininepl: secularidades
secularism; secularity
1. The quality or state of being secular; the principle of separation between religious institutions and the state
The secularidade of government ensures that laws are based on reason rather than religious doctrine.
A secularidade do governo garante que as leis sejam baseadas na razão e não na doutrina religiosa.
2. The condition of being worldly rather than spiritual; concern with temporal rather than eternal matters
The increasing secularidade of society reflects changing values among younger generations.
A crescente secularidade da sociedade reflete a mudança de valores entre as gerações mais jovens.
3. The practice or advocacy of secular principles in public life
Defenders of secularidade argue it protects freedom of conscience for all citizens.
Os defensores da secularidade argumentam que ela protege a liberdade de consciência para todos os cidadãos.
In Brazil, secularidade is a significant concept in discussions about church-state separation, education policy, and civil rights. The term is often debated in the context of Brazilian democracy, particularly regarding public education, marriage law, and religious freedom. While Portugal and Brazil both use this term, 'laicidade' (laicity) is often preferred in everyday discourse, while 'secularidade' appears more frequently in formal, philosophical, or legal contexts.
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