"dechristianization" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /diːkɹɪtʃənʌɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ [UK] Forms: dechristianizations [plural]
Etymology: From dechristianize + -ation. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|dechristianize|ation}} dechristianize + -ation Head templates: {{en-noun}} dechristianization (plural dechristianizations)
  1. The act of dechristianizing; the systematic removal of Christianity or Christian elements. Synonyms: de-christianization Translations (dechristianization): afkristning [common-gender] (Danish)
    Sense id: en-dechristianization-en-noun-ORMHyK-i Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ation

Inflected forms

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