De secularisatie
Example: De secularisatie heeft de rol van religie in de samenleving veranderd.
Definition
"De secularisatie" refers to the historical process in which religion loses its social, cultural, and political influence within a society. It marks the shift from a predominantly religious society to one where secular values and institutions become more dominant and influential.
Etymology
The term "de secularisatie" comes from the Latin word 'saecularis,' meaning 'worldly' or 'of a generation,' combined with the Dutch suffix '-isatie,' which forms nouns indicating a process. Did you know? The word reflects the gradual transition from sacred to worldly matters in societal structures.
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"De secularisatie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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