de-catholicize

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of removing Catholic influences or affiliations from something or someone.

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Variants

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catholic , catholically , catholicize , catholicized , catholicizes , catholicizing

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Etymology

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The word 'de-catholicize' is derived from the Latin word 'catholicus' meaning 'universal' or 'general', and the prefix 'de-' meaning 'reverse' or 'undo'. Therefore, 'de-catholicize' means 'to reverse the state of being Catholic' or 'to remove Catholic influences'.

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1. The term 'de-catholicize' was first used in English during the Reformation in the late 16th century.

2. In some contexts, 'de-catholicize' can be used metaphorically to describe the removal of any strong influence or affiliation, not just religious ones.

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Related Concepts

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1. secularization: The process of removing religious influences from various aspects of society, such as politics, education, and culture.

2. denomination: A distinct religious group or denomination, often referring to Protestant Christian groups that differ from the Catholic Church.

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Culture

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The term 'de-catholicize' has been used historically in the context of religious reforms and the separation of Church and State. For instance, during the Reformation in Europe, Protestant leaders advocated for the de-catholicization of their countries to promote their new faith. In contemporary times, the term may be used metaphorically to describe the removal of any strong influence or affiliation.

How to Memorize "de-catholicize"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person removing a Catholic cross or symbol from an object or environment.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'de-catholicize' with the idea of removing influences or affiliations.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'de-' means 'reverse' or 'undo', and 'catholicize' means 'universal' or 'general', so 'de-catholicize' means 'to reverse the state of being universal' or 'to remove universality'.

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