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secularization.

The transformation of a society from close identification with religious values and institutions toward non-religious (or "irreligious") values and secular institutions.

14 characters6 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈsɛkjələɹaɪˌzeɪʃən/Canada, General-American, Received-Pronunciation/ˈsɛkjələɹəˌzeɪʃən/Canada, General-American, Received-Pronunciation
  1. The transformation of a society from close identification with religious values and institutions toward non-religious (or "irreligious") values and secular institutions.

    British · English · Oxford · US · countable · uncountable
  2. The deconsecration of a church.

    British · English · Oxford · US · countable · uncountable
  3. The act of becoming secular.

    British · English · Oxford · US · countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From secularize + -ation.

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