— secularization , n. — secularizer , n.
/sek"yeuh leuh ruyz'/ , v.t., secularized, secularizing .
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, esp. Brit., secularise .
[ 1605-15; SECULAR + -IZE ]