v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Secularized p. pr. & vb. n. Secularizing ] [ Cf. F. séculariser. ] 1. To convert from regular or monastic into secular; as, to secularize a priest or a monk. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To convert from spiritual to secular or common use; as, to secularize a church, or church property. [ 1913 Webster ]
At the Reformation the abbey was secularized. W. Coxe. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. To make worldly or unspiritual. Bp. Horsley. [ 1913 Webster ]