secularization

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The transformation of a society from close identification with religious values and institutions toward non-religious (or "irreligious") values and secular institutions.
The deconsecration of a church.
The act of becoming secular.

/ˈsɛkjələɹaɪˌzeɪʃən/ /ˈsɛkjələɹəˌzeɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-NaomiAmethyst-secularization.wav

secularization secularizations secularisation

From secularize + -ation.

deconfessionalization deconsecration desacralization laicization

desecularization

secular secularizable secularize secularizer

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