No. 2,494 in Turkish
laik
Secular.
In a sentence
Türkiye laik bir devlettir.
Turkey is a secular state.
In this sentence, 'laik' is used as an adjective to describe the state's characteristic of being secular, adhering to the principle of separation of state and religion.
Laik yaşama inanan kişiler dini ve devleti ayrı tutar.
People who believe in a secular lifestyle separate religion and state.
Here, 'laik' is used as an adjective describing the type of lifestyle that integrates the principle of secularism.
Birçok insan, laik düzenin toplumun barışını sağladığını savunur.
Many people argue that a secular system ensures societal peace.
In this context, 'laik' modifies 'düzen' to indicate a system that operates under secular principles.
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