deconversion

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of converting back to an earlier belief or religion.

  - "John underwent a deconversion to Christianity after many years as an atheist."
  - "The deconversion process can be emotionally challenging for some people."

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Variants

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'de' meaning 'undo' or 'reverse' and 'conversio' meaning 'conversion'.

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Trivia

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1. Deconversion is not limited to religious contexts and can also apply to political, social, or personal beliefs.

2. The term 'deconversion' was first used in the 16th century to describe the act of renouncing the Catholic faith and embracing Protestantism.

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Related Concepts

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1. Reversion: A related term to deconversion, reversion refers to the act of returning to a previous state or condition.

2. Apostasy: A term often used interchangeably with deconversion, apostasy refers to the formal renunciation of a religion.

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Culture

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Deconversion is a common theme in literature, particularly in religious and philosophical works. For example, Mark Twain's 'The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg' explores the idea of deconversion through the character of Hank Morgan, who attempts to undo the moral fabric of a town.

How to Memorize "deconversion"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of reversing a conversion, such as turning a light switch from on to off.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of going back to an earlier belief or state.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'D-E-C' to remember the meaning: 'De' undo, 'Con' conversion.

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