secularize

Meanings

• Verb

  To make something secular or no longer religious.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with secularize
applause , cause , daze , maze , praise

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Variants

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secularize , secularized , secularizer , secularizers , secularizes , secularizing , secularise , secularised , secularises , secularising

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'saecularis', meaning 'of the age' or 'worldly'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'secularize' was first used in English during the Protestant Reformation.

2. Secularization is not the same as secularism, although the two are related concepts.

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Related Concepts

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1. Secularism: A political and philosophical belief advocating the separation of church and state.

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Culture

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Secularization is a process by which religious institutions, ideas, and practices are separated from the political and social structures of society. It has been a significant trend in European history, particularly during the Enlightenment and the modern period.

How to Memorize "secularize"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a religious institution becoming a museum or a historical site, no longer playing a role in people's daily lives.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of separation of church and state.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym S-E-C-U-L-A-R-I-Z-E: Separate Church and State, Liberalize, and Secure Individual Rights.

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