La sécularisation
Example: La sécularisation a profondément transformé la société européenne moderne.
Definition
"La sécularisation" refers to the process by which religious institutions, beliefs, and influences lose their social and cultural significance, especially in public and political life. It describes the shift toward a more secular society where religion plays a less dominant role.
Etymology
The term "la sécularisation" comes from the Latin word 'saecularis,' meaning 'worldly' or 'temporal,' contrasting with the sacred or religious. It entered French through ecclesiastical Latin, reflecting the historical process where societies moved away from church authority. Did you know? The word highlights the tension between sacred and secular realms.
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