indigenization
|in-di-gen-i-za-tion|
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/ɪnˌdɪdʒənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
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/ɪnˌdɪdʒɪnaɪˈzeɪʃən/
(indigenize)
making native
Etymology
'indigenization' originates from the word 'indigenous,' which comes from the Latin word 'indigenus,' meaning 'native or born in a place.'
'indigenus' transformed into the English word 'indigenous,' and eventually led to the formation of 'indigenization' to describe the process of making something native.
Initially, it meant 'to make native,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'adapting to local culture.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of making something more native; transformation of some service, idea, etc., to suit a local culture, especially through the use of more indigenous people in administration, employment, etc.
The indigenization of the curriculum helped students connect more with their cultural heritage.
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Last updated: 2025/06/03 01:43