La secularización
Example: La secularización transformó profundamente la estructura social y política.
Definition
"La secularización" refers to the historical process by which religion loses its influence over various aspects of society, such as politics, education, and culture, leading to a more secular or non-religious social structure.
Etymology
The term "la secularización" originates from the Latin word 'saecularis,' meaning 'worldly' or 'temporal,' combined with the suffix '-ización,' which forms nouns indicating a process. Did you know? The word reflects the shift from religious to worldly matters in society.
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"La secularización" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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