dechristianization

English

Alternative forms

• de-christianization

Etymology

From dechristianize +‎ -ation.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /diːkɹɪtʃənʌɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/

Noun

dechristianization (plural dechristianizations)

1. The act of dechristianizing; the systematic removal of Christianity or Christian elements.
   • 2002, Colin Jones, The Great Nation, Penguin 2003, p. 487:

     Fouché, before 1789 a teacher attached to the Oratorian order, engaged in an extraordinary campaign of ‘dechristianization’ in his tour of duty in the department of the Nièvre in September [...].