recatholization

English

Etymology

From re- +‎ Catholization.

Noun

recatholization (uncountable)

  1. The process of converting (a territory, etc.) back to the Catholic religion.
    • 2014, Douglas Shantz, A Companion to German Pietism, 1660-1800, page 435:
      The baroness was also active as a supporter of Protestant religious refugees from Silesia following its recatholization.
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