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secularization

sec·u·lar·ize
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sek-yuh-luh-rahyz]
    • /ˈsɛk yə ləˌraɪz/
    • /ˈsekjʊləraɪˈzeɪʃn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sek-yuh-luh-rahyz]
    • /ˈsɛk yə ləˌraɪz/

Definitions of secularization word

  • verb with object secularization to make secular; separate from religious or spiritual connection or influences; make worldly or unspiritual; imbue with secularism. 1
  • verb with object secularization to change (clergy) from regular to secular. 1
  • verb with object secularization to transfer (property) from ecclesiastical to civil possession or use. 1

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Origin of secularization

First appearance:

before 1605
One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15; secular + -ize

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Parts of speech for Secularization

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

secularization popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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secularization usage trend in Literature

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