romanticization
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/roʊˌmæntɪsɪˈzeɪʃən/
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/rəʊˌmæntɪsaɪˈzeɪʃən/
(romanticize)
idealize
Etymology
'romanticization' originates from the word 'romanticize,' which is derived from 'romantic,' itself coming from the Latin 'romanticus,' meaning 'of the Roman style.'
'romanticus' transformed into the French word 'romantique,' and eventually became the modern English word 'romantic' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'of the Roman style,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'idealizing or making something seem more appealing.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of making something seem more appealing or idealized than it really is.
The romanticization of the past often overlooks its harsh realities.
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Last updated: 2025/04/13 09:39