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sec·u·lar·ize

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–verb (used with object), -ized, -iz·ing.

1.	to make secular; separate from religious or spiritual connection or influences; make worldly or unspiritual; imbue with secularism.

2.	to change (clergy) from regular to secular.

3.	to transfer (property) from ecclesiastical to civil possession or use.

Also, especially British, sec·u·lar·ise.

[Origin: 1605–15; secular + -ize

]

—Related forms

sec·u·lar·i·za·tion, noun

sec·u·lar·iz·er, noun

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sec·u·lar·ize Audio Help (sěk'yə-lə-rīz') Pronunciation Key
tr.v. sec·u·lar·ized, sec·u·lar·iz·ing, sec·u·lar·iz·es

To transfer from ecclesiastical or religious to civil or lay use or ownership.
To draw away from religious orientation; make worldly.
To lift the monastic restrictions from (a member of the clergy).

sec'u·lar·i·za'tion (-lər-ĭ-zā'shən) n.

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secularization
noun
1.	the activity of changing something (art or education or society or morality etc.) so it is no longer under the control or influence of religion
2.	transfer of property from ecclesiastical to civil possession

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Secularization

Sec`u*lar*i*za"tion\, n. [Cf. F. s['e]cularisation.] The act of rendering secular, or the state of being rendered secular; conversion from regular or monastic to secular; conversion from religious to lay or secular possession and uses; as, the secularization of church property.

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