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secularize

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Verb (transitive)
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sec=u=lar=ize

CIDE DICTIONARY

secularizev. t. [Cf. F. séculariser.].
  •  To convert from regular or monastic into secular; as, to secularize a priest or a monk.  [1913 Webster]
  •  To convert from spiritual to secular or common use; as, to secularize a church, or church property.  [1913 Webster]
    "At the Reformation the abbey was secularized."  [1913 Webster]
  •  To make worldly or unspiritual.  Bp. Horsley.  [1913 Webster]

ROGET THESAURUS

secularize

Laity

VB secularize.


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