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 6,566 “S” headwords), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

#61,801
frequency rank, English
6,566
“S” headwords

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - The transformation of a society from close identification with religious values and institutions toward non-religious (or "irreligious") values and secular institutions.

Corpus desk

Index EN-secularization · secularization · English

secularization · rank #61,801 · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-RARE #61,801
  • LEN-MEGA 14 letters
  • VOW-7 7 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-DENSE 6,566
  • PHOTO-FINISH secretory

Nearest frequency peer: secretory (-1 rank slots)

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Long-tail ranks near “secularization”

Sparse band: bars invert rank so rarer forms read shorter

corpus weight

What this shows Long-tail view: where “secularization” sits against similarly uncommon English ranks.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of September 3, 2026
Key facts for secularization
PropertyValue
Headwordsecularization
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈsɛkjələɹaɪˌzeɪʃən/
Letters14
Frequency rank#61,801
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Long-tail rank of “secularization” in English

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

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Ticks step logarithmically, so each one marks a roughly tenfold drop in how often the word turns up. Rare peers in the same band: “secretory” (#61,800), “Segovia” (#61,802), “Seaver” (#61,799). Among 6,566 “S” headwords, “secularization” is #61,801. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

secularization is uncommon English at frequency #61,801 among 6,566 “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.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how secularization appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. Wojtyla and Mazowiecki come from the same Krakow intellectual circles that advocated the secularization of politics and led the recent efforts for Polish-Jewish dialogue.
  2. [C]onservative Christian organizations have pushed back against what they describe as the secularization of Christmas.

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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Similar English words by spelling shape

Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "secularization", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked English headwords with 14 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

reconstitution#61,757unidentifiable#61,886centralisation#62,037interferometry#61,558

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

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list