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de-Christianize

verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /diːˈkɹɪst͡ʃənaɪz/

1

verb

Meaning 1

To make un-Christian or non-Christian.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: British, English, Oxford, US, transitive

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To deprive of Christian character or aspect.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: British, English, Oxford, US, transitive

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3

verb

Meaning 3

To become un-Christian.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: British, English, Oxford, US, intransitive

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4

verb

Meaning 4

To renounce one's Christian faith.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: British, English, Oxford, US, intransitive

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History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: ontkerstenen — to deprive of Christian character
  • French: déchristianiser — to deprive of Christian character
  • German: entchristianisieren — to deprive of Christian character
  • German: dechristianisieren — to deprive of Christian character
  • Italian: scristianizzare — to deprive of Christian character
  • Italian: scristianare — to deprive of Christian character
  • Spanish: descristianizar — to deprive of Christian character
  • Swedish: avkristna — to deprive of Christian character