/ Dictionary / Index L laicism: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: la•i•cism Pronunciation: (lā'u-siz"um), [key] — n. the nonclerical, or secular, control of political and social institutions in a society (distinguished from clericalism). Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. laic laicize Related Content Daily Word Quiz: tenacious Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language