Gallicization
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 Alternative letter-case form of Gallicization. alt-of, countable, uncountable
- 2 Synonym of Frenchification, the act or process of making French of more French-like, especially in formal and academic contexts. countable, uncountable
"The Gallicization of Algeria—at least the cities on its northern coast—was a national project for over a century."
- 3 The act of translation into the French language. countable, uncountable
- 4 A translation into the French language. countable, uncountable
Synonyms
All synonymsExample
More examples"The Gallicization of Algeria—at least the cities on its northern coast—was a national project for over a century."
Etymology
From Gallicize + -ation, from Gallic + -ize, from Gallicus (“of or relating to Gaul and the Gauls”), used archaistically in New Latin and English in reference to modern France and the French. Cf. French gaulois and gallicisme.