Definition

To remove the sacred or religious meaning from something.

Example

The new policy aimed to desacralize certain traditional practices that were no longer relevant.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I read an article that said some people want to desacralize certain traditions.

Really? That sounds controversial, but I can see why they might feel that way.

Yeah, they believe it takes away the pressure to follow outdated customs.

That makes sense — sometimes it's good to let go of things that no longer serve us.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Desacralize → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away from) and "sacralis" (from Latin, meaning sacred). The word means to remove the sacred status from something, effectively making it secular or non-sacred.

Memory Tip

Think of 'removing' ('de-') the 'sacredness' ('sacralis') from something — that's why desacralize means to make something non-sacred.

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