desacralized
|de-sac-ra-lized|
/ˌdiːˈseɪkrəlaɪzd/
(desacralize)
remove sacredness
Etymology
'desacralize' originates from Latin and French elements: the prefix 'de-' (from Latin) meaning 'remove' or 'off' combined with 'sacralize' (from Latin 'sacralis', relating to 'sacer' meaning 'sacred').
'desacralize' developed via French 'désacraliser' (formed from 'dé-' + 'sacraliser') and entered English as 'desacralize', built on the Latin root 'sacer' > Medieval/Modern French 'sacraliser'.
Initially it directly meant 'to remove sacred status' (to make or treat something as no longer sacred); this core meaning has remained largely stable in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'desacralize'.
Many of the ritual objects were desacralized before being displayed in the museum.
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Adjective 1
made no longer sacred or treated as no longer sacred; having had sacred status removed.
The old cathedral was desacralized and converted into a concert hall.
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Last updated: 2025/10/11 17:24