La secularización
Example: La secularización transformó profundamente la sociedad en el siglo XIX.
Definition
"La secularización" refers to the historical process by which religious institutions, practices, and influences lose their social and political significance, often leading to a greater separation between church and state. It transformed society deeply in the 19th century by reducing ecclesiastical power.
Etymology
The word "la secularización" comes from the Latin 'saecularis', meaning 'worldly' or 'temporal'. It evolved through Spanish to describe the process of becoming secular or removing religious influence. Did you know? The term gained prominence during the 19th century as societies shifted toward modern, secular governance.
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"La secularización" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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