Laicize
7 lettersverbrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
To transfer control or authority from the clergy to lay people, or to formally remove someone from holy orders.
“The church tribunal decided to laicize the priest following a lengthy disciplinary process.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈleɪɪsʌɪz/
Syllables
la·i·cize
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Wordle
The IZE ending is the American spelling, compare laicise, the LAIC root is uncommon but distinctive
Scrabble
Scores 18 points, the Z is worth 10 points, making this an exceptional play if a Z is on your rack
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