asiaticization
|a-si-at-i-ci-za-tion|
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/ˌeɪziæˌtɪsəˈzeɪʃən/
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/ˌeɪziˌætɪsəˈzeɪʃən/
making Asian
Etymology
'asiaticization' originates from Modern English, formed by the adjective 'Asiatic' + the noun-forming suffix '-ization' (from French/Latin influence), indicating the process of making or becoming Asiatic.
'Asiatic' comes from Greek 'Asiatikos' via Latin 'Asiaticus'; the verb-forming suffix '-ize' (from French '-iser') produced 'asiaticize', and with the nominalizing suffix '-ation'/'-ization' this evolved into 'asiaticization' in modern usage.
Initially, related terms simply meant 'of or pertaining to Asia'; over time the compound developed the specific meaning 'the process or result of making something Asiatic' now expressed by 'asiaticization'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process or result of making something Asiatic or giving it characteristics associated with Asia (culture, style, institutions).
Scholars discussed the asiaticization of local art forms after increased contact with East Asian merchants.
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Noun 2
a historical or political term referring to the adoption or imposition of administrative, social, or ideological systems characterized as 'Asiatic' (often used in scholarly critique or discourse).
The book examines the asiaticization of governance structures in the region during the 19th century.
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