English Explanatory Dictionary

laicize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To convert from church-controlled to independent of the church; to secularize.
  2. To reduce from clergy to layman.
  3. To convert to lay status.

Pronunciation

/ˈleɪ.ɪ.saɪz/ /ˈleɪsʌɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-laicize.wav

Word forms

laicize laicizes laicizing laicized

Etymology

From laic (“layperson”) + -ize (verbal suffix).

Related words

laicism laicization lay layman lay person laywoman

Derived words

laicizer
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