Die Säkularisierung
Example: Die Säkularisierung veränderte im 19. Jahrhundert die Machtverhältnisse erheblich.
Definition
The term "die Säkularisierung" refers to the process in history where religious institutions and properties were transferred to state control, significantly reducing the church's influence on political and social matters, especially notable in the 19th century.
Etymology
"Die Säkularisierung" derives from the Latin word 'saeculum,' meaning 'age' or 'world,' combined with the suffix '-isierung,' indicating a process. It originally described the transition from religious to worldly authority, a shift that profoundly shaped modern European history.
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