africanization
|af-ri-can-i-za-tion|
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/ˌæfrɪkənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
(africanize)
making African
Etymology
Etymology Information
'africanization' originates from the word 'African,' which refers to anything related to the continent of Africa, combined with the suffix '-ization,' indicating a process or result.
Historical Evolution
'African' combined with the suffix '-ization' to form 'africanization,' indicating the process of becoming African in character.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make African,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of making something more African in character or style.
The africanization of the curriculum was a significant step in the education reform.
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Last updated: 2025/05/25 09:36