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sec⋅u⋅lar⋅ize

  [sek-yuh-luh-rahyz]
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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   (sěk'yə-lə-rīz')   
tr.v.   sec·u·lar·ized, sec·u·lar·iz·ing, sec·u·lar·iz·es

  1. To transfer from ecclesiastical or religious to civil or lay use or ownership.

  2. To draw away from religious orientation; make worldly.

  3. 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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