Secularization (Noun)
Meaning 1
Transfer of property from ecclesiastical to civil possession.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
The activity of changing something (art or education or society or morality etc.) so it is no longer under the control or influence of religion.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The Enlightenment period saw a significant push towards the secularization of education, moving away from traditional religious curricula.
- As society modernized, there was a growing trend towards the secularization of the arts, with many artists turning to secular themes.
- The separation of church and state led to the secularization of many public institutions, reducing the role of clergy in government.
- In many countries, the secularization of marriage laws allowed couples to have civil ceremonies rather than religious ones.
- The increasing diversity of society contributed to the secularization of holidays, with many becoming more cultural celebrations than religious observances.