Synonyms for desacralization
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
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.
Related words
- Other spellings
- desacralisation UK
Forms
- Plural
- desacralizations → secularizations, desanctifications…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| desacralization | rising | |
| desanctification | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 14 letters
- secularization, secularisation