foreignize

Meanings

• Verb

  To make (something) seem foreign or unfamiliar.

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Variants

List of all variants of foreignize that leads to same result
foreign , foreignness , foreignnesses

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Etymology

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The word 'foreignize' originated in the late 15th century, derived from the word 'foreign'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'foreignize' is often used in the context of international business and diplomacy.

2. The opposite of 'foreignize' is 'domesticize' or 'localize'.

3. The word 'foreignize' can also be used metaphorically to describe the process of making something unfamiliar or strange in a figurative sense.

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Related Concepts

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1. Globalization: The process of interconnectedness between people, companies, and governments worldwide, resulting in a more globalized world. 'Foreignize' can be used to describe the process of making something seem unfamiliar in the context of globalization.

2. Cultural Appropriation: The adoption or borrowing of elements of one culture by another culture, often without permission or understanding. 'Foreignize' can be used to describe the process of making something from another culture seem unfamiliar or exotic.

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How to Memorize "foreignize"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of making something unfamiliar or strange. Imagine an object or concept that is foreign to you and imagine how it would appear or behave differently.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'foreignize' with the idea of making something unfamiliar or exotic. Think of a travel experience where you encountered something new and unfamiliar.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'F-O-R-E-I-G-N-I-Z-E' to remember the meaning of the word: 'F' for 'foreign', 'O' for 'make', 'R' for 're', 'E' for 'exotic', 'I' for 'interesting', 'G' for 'global', 'N' for 'new', 'I' for 'intriguing', and 'Z' for 'zealous'.

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