Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

desacralization

noun

/ˌdiːˌseɪkrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

Definition

The process of removing the sacred status from something, making it secular or mundane.

Examples

The desacralization of religious symbols occurred during the cultural revolution.
Many argue that the desacralization of nature leads to environmental neglect.
Desacralization of historical artifacts can spark debates about their significance.

Meaning

Desacralization refers to the transformation of something that was previously regarded as sacred or revered into something that is ordinary or devoid of spiritual significance.