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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

deconsecrate

/dɪˈkɒnsɛkrɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does deconsecrate mean?

verb

To remove the sacred or consecrated character from something, especially a church or other place of worship. To make something no longer considered sacred or holy.

Example

"The old church was deconsecrated and converted into a museum."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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