Definitions

1. verb

to make or become secular, or to remove the religious character of something

“The government’s decision to secularize education sparked controversy among conservative groups.”

2. verb

to make something secular or worldly, often in a way that involves giving up or rejecting a previous connection to a particular institution, ideology, or set of values

“After years of being a nun, she chose to secularize her life and pursue a career in art.”

3. noun

the process of making something secular or removing its religious character

“The secularization of the public square has led to a decline in traditional values.”

4. noun

the state or fact of being secular, or the removal of a religious or spiritual aspect

“The secularization of society has led to a rise in secular humanism.”