The secularization
Example: The secularization of schools changed how history was taught nationwide.
Definition
"The secularization" refers to the process by which institutions, such as schools, shift from religious control or influence to non-religious or neutral governance, often leading to changes in policies, practices, and cultural norms within society.
Etymology
"The secularization" originates from the Latin word 'saeculum,' meaning 'generation' or 'age,' combined with the suffix '-ization,' indicating a process. It historically describes the transformation from religious to worldly or secular authority, especially prominent in European history during the Enlightenment.
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"The secularization" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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