deconfessionalization
UK/diːkənˌfɛʃ(ə)nəlʌɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/
deconfessionalization noun: the removal of the influence of a particular religion (from).
Noun
deconfessionalization (plural deconfessionalizations)
- The removal of the influence of a particular religion (from).
- Because of the constitutional obstacles, it is possible to discern a link between Laurin’s attempt to strengthen the schools at the expense of the boards and the long-sought deconfessionalization of the system.1986, Henry Milner, Long Road to Reform: Restructuring Public Education in Quebec, Kingston, Ontario: McGill-Queen's University Press, →ISBN, page 5
- Synonyms:
- secularization
Synonyms of deconfessionalization
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Forms of deconfessionalization
| plural | deconfessionalizations |
|---|---|
| alternative form | deconfessionalisation |
Origin of deconfessionalization
From deconfessionalize + -ation.
Questions about deconfessionalization
- What does deconfessionalization mean?
- Deconfessionalization means the removal of the influence of a particular religion (from).
- What part of speech is deconfessionalization?
- Deconfessionalization is a noun.
- How do you pronounce deconfessionalization?
- Deconfessionalization is pronounced /diːkənˌfɛʃ(ə)nəlʌɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ (UK).
- What is the plural of deconfessionalization?
- The plural of deconfessionalization is deconfessionalizations.
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