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Record 1 2010-07-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Political Theories and Doctrines
  • Religion (General)
DEF

A concept of secularism, whereby a state or country purports to be officially neutral in matters of religion, supporting neither religion nor irreligion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théories et doctrines politiques
  • Religion (Généralités)
DEF

Pays officiellement neutre sur les sujets de religion, qui ne supporte ni ne s'oppose à une croyance ou pratique religieuse particulière, et n'a pas de religion d'État.

Spanish

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