"dechristianize" meaning in English

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Verb

Forms: dechristianizes [present, singular, third-person], dechristianizing [participle, present], dechristianized [participle, past], dechristianized [past]
Etymology: de- + Christianize Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|de|Christianize}} de- + Christianize Head templates: {{en-verb}} dechristianize (third-person singular simple present dechristianizes, present participle dechristianizing, simple past and past participle dechristianized)
  1. To deprive of Christian character Synonyms: de-christianize Related terms: dechristianization
    Sense id: en-dechristianize-en-verb-JBBIxGKp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with de-

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Alternative forms

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