De secularisering
Example: De secularisering in Europa veranderde de rol van religie snel.
Definition
"De secularisering" refers to the process by which religion loses social, cultural, and political influence in society. It describes the shift where religious institutions and beliefs become less dominant in public and private life, as seen in historical changes across Europe.
Etymology
The term "de secularisering" originates from the Dutch word for secularization, which itself derives from the Latin 'saecularis,' meaning 'worldly' or 'temporal.' Did you know? The concept gained prominence during the Enlightenment, reflecting society's move toward rationalism and away from religious authority.
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"De secularisering" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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