secularise

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sec⋅u⋅lar⋅ize

[sek-yuh-luh-rahyz]

–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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