The secularization
Example: The secularization of schools changed how history is taught today.
Definition
The secularization refers to the process by which institutions, practices, or societies become less influenced by religious authority and more oriented toward non-religious or worldly concerns. For example, the secularization of schools means education shifts away from religious teachings.
Etymology
The word "secularization" comes from the Latin term 'saecularis', meaning 'worldly' or 'temporal', combined with the suffix '-ization', which denotes a process. Did you know? The concept gained prominence during the Enlightenment when society began emphasizing reason over religious dogma.
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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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