secularization

/ˈsɛkjələɹaɪˌzeɪʃən/

//ˈsɛkjələɹaɪˌzeɪʃən// noun

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"secularization" is a 14-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“secularization” is uncommon English (frequency #61,801 among 54,294 “S” headwords), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

#61,801
frequency rank, English
54,294
“S” headwords

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - The transformation of a society from close identification with religious values and institutions toward non-religious (or "irreligious") values and secular institutions.

Key facts for secularization
PropertyValue
Headwordsecularization
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈsɛkjələɹaɪˌzeɪʃən/
Letters14
Frequency rank#61,801
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “secularization” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). secularization lands here:

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Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

secularization is uncommon English at frequency #61,801 among 54,294 “S” headwords, classed as anoun, transcribed /ˈsɛkjələɹaɪˌzeɪʃən/. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 3 senses are on record.

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for secularization, since its letter sequence doesn't invite the usual edit-distance slips. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Etymologically, the entry records: From secularize + -ation. The correct English form is secularization, spelled S-E-C-U-L-A-R-I-Z-A-T-I-O-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    The transformation of a society from close identification with religious values and institutions toward non-religious (or "irreligious") values and secular institutions.
  2. 2
    The deconsecration of a church.
  3. 3
    The act of becoming secular.

Etymology

From secularize + -ation.

Synonyms

deconfessionalizationdeconsecrationdesacralizationlaicization

Antonyms

desecularization

This word in other languages

secularización(Español)sécularisation(Français)Säkularisation(Deutsch)

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "secularization"?
"secularization" is spelled S-E-C-U-L-A-R-I-Z-A-T-I-O-N. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈsɛkjələɹaɪˌzeɪʃən/.
What does "secularization" mean?
As a noun, "secularization" means: The transformation of a society from close identification with religious values and institutions toward non-religious (or "irreligious") values and secular institutions.
How do you pronounce "secularization"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "secularization" is /ˈsɛkjələɹaɪˌzeɪʃən/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "secularization"?
From secularize + -ation. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “secularization”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is S-E-C-U-L-A-R-I-Z-A-T-I-O-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
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Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list