sacralisation

Definition

The process by which religion, or religious influences and beliefs, increase in importance and presence within a society.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'sacralis' (sacred or holy) combined with the suffix '-ize' (to make or become) and '-ation' (the act or process). It describes the historical or sociological act of making something sacred or bringing it into the religious domain.

In the news

The article uses this term to contrast with 'secularisation,' noting that the influence of religion on global politics is not uniformly declining but is actually increasing in certain parts of the world.

Introducing International Relations: Religion and Culture

E-International Relations

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