The secularization
Example: The secularization of education marked a significant shift in society.
Definition
"The secularization" refers to the process of removing religious influence or control from institutions, such as education, government, or society, leading to a more non-religious or neutral stance in public affairs and cultural practices.
Etymology
The word "secularization" comes from the Latin word 'saeculum,' meaning 'age' or 'world,' combined with the suffix '-ization,' indicating a process. It originally described the transfer of church property to secular authorities, evolving to mean the broader removal of religious influence from public life.
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"The secularization" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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