desacralization

English

Etymology

From de- +‎ sacralization.

Noun

desacralization (countable and uncountable, plural desacralizations)

1. (religion) The reverse of sacralization, and occurs when a formerly dedicated religious structure such as a church or religious school is given over for another purpose outside of the particular religious organization which dedicated it for a sacred purpose.

Antonyms

• sanctification
• sacralization

Related terms

• desacralize