deconversion

English

Etymology

From de- +‎ conversion.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /diːkənˈvɜːʒən/

Noun

deconversion (countable and uncountable, plural deconversions)

  1. Undoing or dissolution of conversion.
    Hypernym: reversion
    Hyponym: serodeconversion
    Antonym: conversion
    Coordinate term: reconversion
    1. The loss of faith in a given religion and return to a previously held religion or non-religion (typically atheism, agnosticism, or rationalism).
      Synonyms: reversion; apostasy

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