Deconsecration

//diːˌkɒnsəˈkɹeɪʃən// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The undoing of consecration; a desecration or defilement. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    A ritual observing the removal from service of a sacred place, such as the closing of a church. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

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deposaldepositiondeprivationdisbarmentdismissaldisplacement

Etymology

From de- + consecration.

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