temporal

adjective
/ˈtɛmpərəl/

Meaning

Relating to worldly affairs or to time rather than spiritual matters.

Example Sentences

The monk gave up his temporal possessions to live a simple life.

Synonyms

worldly, earthly, secular, mundane

Antonyms

spiritual, eternal

Collocations

temporal power, temporal authority, temporal world, temporal perspective

Related Vocabularies

having no name; anonymous; unknown; unidentified
Serving to justify, clear of blame, or defend.
Developed or obtained from something else; not original.
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causing disagreement or division within a group; inclined to form factions

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