Nota: A tradução desta entrada está atualmente em revisão de qualidade, portanto parte do conteúdo é exibida temporariamente apenas em inglês.
Este verbete ainda não foi traduzido para o seu idioma, portanto o original é exibido abaixo.
secularize
This term is primarily used in formal, academic, or political discourse. It describes a process of shifting away from religious dominance toward a worldly or civic orientation. The tone is generally neutral but can become charged depending on whether the context is one of liberation (e.g., separating church and state) or loss (e.g., the erosion of traditional faith).
There is a critical distinction between its ideological use and its legal use. Ideologically, it refers to the removal of religious dogma from public life, such as in laws or education. Legally and historically, it refers to the specific act of seizing church property or converting a religious office into a civil one.
Avoid using this word in casual, everyday conversation. For instance, instead of saying "I want to secularize my wedding," a native speaker would more naturally say "I want a non-religious wedding" or "I want a civil ceremony." "Secularize" implies a systemic or institutional change rather than a personal preference.
Meanings
Examples
The government decided to secularize the education system to ensure neutrality.
The government decided to secularize the education system to ensure neutrality.
We need to secularize these holidays if we want everyone to feel included.
The state moved to secularize the monastery and seize its lands.
I wonder if it is even possible to fully secularize a culture rooted in faith.
The regime attempted to secularize the law by removing all biblical references.
They want to secularize the ceremony so that non believers can participate.
The king sought to secularize the church assets to fund his army.
Should we secularize the curriculum or keep the religious studies elective?