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laicist
This term carries a strong political and philosophical weight, specifically rooted in the French concept of laïcité. It describes a stance of active neutrality where the state does not merely tolerate various religions but maintains a strict, boundary-driven separation to protect the public sphere from religious interference.
While similar to secularism, a laicist perspective is often perceived as more assertive or rigorous. It emphasizes the removal of religious markers from government institutions to ensure that citizenship is defined by civic identity rather than faith-based affiliation.
Meanings
Examples
The politician described himself as a staunch laicist who believed in a neutral state.
He is a laicist and argues that religious symbols have no place in government offices.
The school board adopted a laicist approach to the new curriculum.
I wonder if a truly laicist society can ever exist in such a religious country.
The debate between the laicist and the cleric lasted for hours.
France has a long history of laicist legislation regarding public education.
She takes a laicist stance on all matters of public policy.
As a laicist, he finds the idea of a state-funded church completely unacceptable.
As a laicist, he finds the idea of a state-funded church completely unacceptable.