secularisation

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the activity of changing something (art or education or society or morality etc.) so it is no longer under the control or influence of religion
  2. noun transfer of property from ecclesiastical to civil possession

Etymology

From secularise + -ation.

In classic literature

Synonyms

secularization

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