noun
- plural of deconsecration; the act or process of removing sacred status or religious significance from a place, object, or person
Usage: formal; typically used in religious or historical contexts
Examples
- The deconsecrations of the temples during the war were documented by historians.
- Religious leaders protested the deconsecrations of sacred ground.
- The museum's exhibit examined historical deconsecrations across different cultures.
- Following the conflict, deconsecrations of churches were reported in several regions.
- The deconsecrations marked a significant shift in the community's relationship with these holy sites.