Christianization

/ˌkrɪstiənəˈzeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The historical process of converting people, regions, or societies to Christianity, or making something Christian in character.

Etymology

From 'Christianize' (to make Christian) + '-ation' (Latin suffix indicating a process or action). This noun form emphasizes the large-scale transformation of societies.

Kelly Says

The Christianization of Europe was one of history's biggest cultural makeovers—it took centuries and involved replacing entire pagan belief systems, legal codes, and holidays with Christian equivalents.

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