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creolization

cre·o·lize
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kree-uh-lahyz]
    • /ˈkri əˌlaɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kree-uh-lahyz]
    • /ˈkri əˌlaɪz/

Definitions of creolization word

  • noun creolization (of a pidgin language) the process of becoming a creole 3
  • noun creolization the process of assimilation in which neighbouring cultures share certain features to form a new distinct culture 3
  • verb with object creolization to render (a language) creolized. 1
  • verb without object creolization to become creolized. 1
  • noun creolization (linguistics) the process of a pidgin rapidly expanding its vocabulary and grammatical rules, ultimately becoming a creole. 1
  • noun creolization (Trinidad and Tobago) of Indo-Trinidadians, the process of assimilation into the dominant Creole culture. 0
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Origin of creolization

First appearance:

before 1810
One of the 40% newest English words
First recorded in 1810-20; Creole + -ize

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Parts of speech for Creolization

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
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creolization popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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