Dechristianization
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /diːkɹɪtʃənʌɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dechristianization is a noun meaning The act of dechristianizing; the systematic removal of Christianity or Christian elements.
Meaning
The act of dechristianizing; the systematic removal of Christianity or Christian elements.
Example Sentences
Fouché, before 1789 a teacher attached to the Oratorian order, engaged in an extraordinary campaign of ‘dechristianization’ in his tour of duty in the department of the Nièvre in September [...].
Word Forms
- dechristianizations
- de-Christianization
- dechristianisation
- de-Christianisation
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include deconfessionalization, desecularization, disestablishment, deculturization, de-ethnicization, de-ethnization.
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