Catholicisation

/kəˌθɒlɪsaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The process of making something Catholic or universal in nature; the conversion to Catholicism.

Etymology

From catholicise + -ation suffix. British spelling variant of catholicization; combines the verb root with the -tion suffix forming abstract nouns.

Kelly Says

The 'catholicisation' of Europe is a major historical event—the gradual spread and establishment of Catholic Christianity reshaped entire societies, cultures, and political systems.

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