"desacralization" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: desacralizations [plural]
Etymology: de- + sacralization Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|de|sacralization}} de- + sacralization Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} desacralization (countable and uncountable, plural desacralizations)
  1. (religion) The reverse of sacralization, and occurs when a formerly dedicated religious structure such as a church or religious school is given over for another purpose outside of the particular religious organization which dedicated it for a sacred purpose. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Religion Related terms: desacralize
    Sense id: en-desacralization-en-noun-Xt3SNv9b Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with de- Topics: lifestyle, religion

Inflected forms

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