👉 Secularization is a political and social movement that aims to reduce or eliminate religious influence in public life, particularly within government institutions. This can involve policies that promote secular governance, such as the separation of church and state, and the reduction of religious influence in areas like education, media, and politics. The term "secularize" has been used historically to describe a movement towards reducing or eliminating religious influence in society, often through the use of non-religious institutions or policies. In modern times