dechristianization

English

Alternative forms

de-christianization

Etymology

From dechristianize +‎ -ation.

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /diːkɹɪtʃənʌɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/

Noun

dechristianization (plural dechristianizations)

The act of dechristianizing; the systematic removal of Christianity or Christian elements.
- 2002, Colin Jones, The Great Nation, Penguin, published 2003, page 487:
  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 [...].

Translations

dechristianization

Danish: afkristning c

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