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de-stalinization

de-Sta·lin·i·za·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dee-stah-luh-nuh-zey-shuh n, -stal-uh-]
    • /diˌstɑ lə nəˈzeɪ ʃən, -ˌstæl ə-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dee-stah-luh-nuh-zey-shuh n, -stal-uh-]
    • /diˌstɑ lə nəˈzeɪ ʃən, -ˌstæl ə-/

Definitions of de-stalinization word

  • noun de-stalinization the elimination of the influence of Stalin 3
  • noun de-stalinization the progressive elimination, as by the former Soviet government, of political methods or influences derived from Stalin 3
  • noun de-stalinization the policy, pursued in most Communist areas and among most Communist groups after 1956, of eradicating the memory or influence of Stalin and Stalinism, as by alteration of governmental policies or the elimination of monuments, place names, etc., named for Stalin. 1

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Origin of de-stalinization

First appearance:

before 1955
One of the 4% newest English words
First recorded in 1955-60; de-Stalinize + -ation

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Parts of speech for De-stalinization

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de-stalinization popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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