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laicisation

/lɑɪsɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does laicisation mean?

noun

The act of removing or depriving something or someone of ecclesiastical or spiritual status, or the state of being secularized. The process of removing or reducing the influence of the church in a particular institution or area.

Example

"The laicisation of the hospital led to a significant reduction in the number of religious staff."

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