Dechristianized: meaning, definitions and examples
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dechristianized
[ diːˈkrɪs.tʃən.aɪz ]
social movement
To decChristianize means to remove or diminish the influence of Christianity from a society, culture, or individual belief system. This can occur through legislative actions, educational reforms, or cultural shifts that favor secularism or other belief systems over Christian doctrines.
Synonyms
deconvert, disestablish, secularize.
Examples of usage
- The government attempted to decChristianize the educational system.
- Efforts to decChristianize the community were met with resistance.
- Social movements focused on decChristianizing public life gained traction.
Translations
Translations of the word "dechristianized" in other languages:
🇵🇹 descristianizado
🇮🇳 ईसाई धर्म से मुक्त किया गया
🇩🇪 entchristianisiert
🇮🇩 dekrisiani
🇺🇦 декристиянізований
🇵🇱 dekristianizowany
🇯🇵 非キリスト教化された
🇫🇷 déchristianisé
🇪🇸 descristianizado
🇹🇷 Hristiyanlıktan çıkarılmış
🇰🇷 비기독교화된
🇸🇦 غير مسيحي
🇨🇿 dekristianizovaný
🇸🇰 dekristianizovaný
🇨🇳 去基督教化的
🇸🇮 dekristianiziran
🇮🇸 afkristnaður
🇰🇿 христиандықтан ажыратылған
🇬🇪 დეკრისტიანიზირებული
🇦🇿 xristianlığın təsirindən azad edilmiş
🇲🇽 descristianizado
Etymology
The term 'dechristianize' emerged as a reaction to the increasing secularization of society in the 19th and 20th centuries. Its roots can be traced back to the processes of the Enlightenment, which emphasized reason and empirical evidence over religious doctrine. The post-Enlightenment thought led many to question religious authority and the role of religion in public life. In various geopolitical contexts, particularly during revolutions or societal upheavals, movements have sought to dismantle the established church and its influence, hence the term 'dechristianization' became more prominent. It became especially relevant in discussions about state separation from religion, particularly in regions that experienced significant political and cultural transformation. The word highlights the complexities involved in the transition from a predominantly Christian society to a more pluralistic or secular one.