religionize

verb — 3 senses

religionize

verb

Etymology From religion + -ize.

1

To bring under the influence of religion.

2

To profess religion.

3

Human sciences, Sciences, Social science, Sociology To interpret or conceptualize as religion.

  • Dressler refers to a “trend to religionize Alevism” in the context of a discussion of the changing role of the dede, or Alevi spiritual leader […]2015, Elizabeth Shakman Hurd, Beyond Religious Freedom: The New Global Politics of Religion, →ISBN, page 166, note 103:
Derived terms
religionization

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