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secular humanist

American  
[sek-yuh-ler hyoo-muhn-ist] / ˈsɛk yə lər ˈhyu mən ɪst /

noun

secular humanists plural
  1. a person who promotes or adheres to secular humanism.


adjective

  1. relating or adhering to secular humanism.

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In a profession long dominated in the U.S. by Christian clergy, Buddhists are leading an ever more diverse field that includes Muslim, Hindu, Wiccan and even secular humanist chaplains.

From Seattle Times • May 15, 2022

The only thing Richard Just left out of his very balanced essay on the intersection of religion and politics was an interview with a secular humanist leader or atheist organization.

From Washington Post • Nov. 20, 2020

Even His Dark Materials, that secular humanist fairy tale, traps Lyra and Will in their respective universes of origin, rich with wisdom but bereft of each other.

From Slate • Feb. 2, 2016

Cynthia Olmstead, 49, of South Yarmouth, Mass., who identifies as a secular humanist, said she admired his message of inclusiveness, tolerance, social justice and environmentalism.

From New York Times • Sep. 23, 2015

Even Stephen Kellner, noted secular humanist, dressed up to go.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram

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