Secularize

/ˈsekjələraɪz/
verb

To make something less connected or involved with religion.

The government decided to secularize the education system and remove all religious studies from the curriculum.
Visual representation of "secularize" - To make something less connected or involved with religion

Often appears as...

  • secularize society
  • secularize education

Usage tips

General, Academic

verb

To convert from spiritual or religious use or ownership to civil or common use or ownership.

The church properties were secularized and sold to private investors.
Visual representation of "secularize" - To convert from spiritual or religious use or ownership to civil or common use or ownership

Often appears as...

  • secularize properties
  • secularize assets

Usage tips

General, Historical

verb

To make something less connected or involved with religion.

The government decided to secularize the education system and remove all religious studies from the curriculum.
Visual representation of "secularize" - To make something less connected or involved with religion

Often appears as...

  • secularize society
  • secularize education

Usage tips

General, Academic

verb

To convert from spiritual or religious use or ownership to civil or common use or ownership.

The church properties were secularized and sold to private investors.
Visual representation of "secularize" - To convert from spiritual or religious use or ownership to civil or common use or ownership

Often appears as...

  • secularize properties
  • secularize assets

Usage tips

General, Historical

Definition 1 of 2
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Modern Relevance

Relates to current trends where society or systems become neutral regarding religion.

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The charter aimed to secularize public space, ensuring it was inclusive for all.
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Government Action

Often involves policy changes by authorities to separate religion from public matters.

Illustration for Government Action
The new law was passed to secularize government institutions.
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Cultural Sensitivity

Use carefully when discussing religion, as it can be a sensitive topic for some.

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He wrote a paper on how to secularize traditions respectfully.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Modern Relevance

Relates to current trends where society or systems become neutral regarding religion.

Illustration for Modern Relevance
The charter aimed to secularize public space, ensuring it was inclusive for all.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Government Action

Often involves policy changes by authorities to separate religion from public matters.

Illustration for Government Action
The new law was passed to secularize government institutions.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Sensitivity

Use carefully when discussing religion, as it can be a sensitive topic for some.

Illustration for Cultural Sensitivity
He wrote a paper on how to secularize traditions respectfully.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Modern Relevance

Relates to current trends where society or systems become neutral regarding religion.

Illustration for Modern Relevance
The charter aimed to secularize public space, ensuring it was inclusive for all.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Government Action

Often involves policy changes by authorities to separate religion from public matters.

Illustration for Government Action
The new law was passed to secularize government institutions.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Sensitivity

Use carefully when discussing religion, as it can be a sensitive topic for some.

Illustration for Cultural Sensitivity
He wrote a paper on how to secularize traditions respectfully.
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