dechristianization

UK/diːkɹɪtʃənʌɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

The act of dechristianizing; the systematic removal of Christianity or Christian elements.

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Meanings

noundechristianization (plural dechristianizations)

plural dechristianizations · alternative de-Christianization · alternative dechristianisation · alternative de-Christianisation

  1. BritishEnglishOxfordUSThe act of dechristianizing; the systematic removal of Christianity or Christian elements.

    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 [...].

    2002, Colin Jones, The Great Nation, Penguin, published 2003, page 487

Origin

From dechristianize + -ation.

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Translations

Danish afkristning
  • afkristningdechristianization
French déchristianisation
  • déchristianisationdechristianization
Spanish descristianización
  • descristianizacióndechristianization
Swedish avkristning
  • avkristningdechristianization
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APA

dechristianization. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dechristianization

MLA

“dechristianization.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dechristianization. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “dechristianization,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dechristianization.

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