The transformation of a society from close identification with religious values and institutions toward non-religious (or "irreligious") values and secular institutions. / The deconsecration of a church.

(transitive) To make secular.

A person who believes in or supports secularism.

Promoting the good of one division, department or subgroup over that of the whole. / (politics) Promoting the good of one region over that of the nation.

Relating to a section. / Separating into sections. / Relating to conflict between areas.

An item of furniture composed of modular sections; usually specifically a sectional sofa. / (aviation) A sectional chart, a type of map used for navigation in the air.

A member of an intelligence agency whose identity or affiliation is kept confidential.

plural of second helping

plural of second gear

Rigid adherence to a particular sect, denomination, ideology, or party.