Italianization

//ɪˌtæljənaɪˈzeɪʃən// name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The conversion of a non-Italian culture to an Italian one.
  2. 2
    The process of adapting lexical elements from a foreign language to the Italian linguistic system.
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The forced cultural and ethnic assimilation of minorities in the Kingdom of Italy, with particular reference to the Fascist government (1922–1943). historical, uncountable

Etymology

Derived from Italianize + -ation.

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