Gallification
//ˌɡɑlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The process of making something French; adaptation to French norms or values. uncountable
"[…] but the Emperor's visit has doubled the picturesque aspect of the place, and removed one great cause of complaint from those who sigh over the gradual disappearance of Oriental manners and the steady Gallification of Algeria."
- 2 The production of galls. uncountable
Example
More examples"[…] but the Emperor's visit has doubled the picturesque aspect of the place, and removed one great cause of complaint from those who sigh over the gradual disappearance of Oriental manners and the steady Gallification of Algeria."
Etymology
Etymology 1
From Gallic (“of or relating to France or the French”) + -ification.
Etymology 2
From gall + -ification.
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