What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “monk”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “monk”

The antonyms of monk are layman and secular. The antonyms layman and secular refer to people who are not part of a religious order or community.

Explore all Antonyms of “monk”

• layman
• secular

Definitions and Examples of layman, secular

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

layman

A person who is not a member of the clergy or a religious order.

Example

As a layman, he was not allowed to participate in the religious rituals of the monastery.

secular

Not related to religion or spiritual matters; worldly.

Example

He preferred a secular lifestyle and did not want to be associated with any religious institution.

Key Differences: layman vs secular

• 1. Layman refers to a person who is not a member of the clergy or a religious order.
• 2. Secular refers to things that are not related to religion or spiritual matters.

Effective Usage of layman, secular

• 1. Religious Context: Use layman to refer to people who are not part of a religious order or community.
• 2. Non-Religious Context: Use secular to describe things that are not related to religion or spiritual matters.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of monk are layman and secular. Use layman to refer to people who are not part of a religious order or community, and secular to describe things that are not related to religion or spiritual matters.