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fraternization


Meanings
  • Noun

    The act of socializing and interacting amicably with people, especially those in a group or organization.

    - "The soldiers engaged in fraternization with the enemy prisoners."
    - "The fraternization between students from different schools helped promote peace and understanding."

Variants
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fraternization , fraternizations , fraternize , fraternized , fraternizer , fraternizers , fraternizes , fraternizing
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'frater' meaning brother, and the suffix '-nization' meaning process of making or developing.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'fraternization' was first used during the American Civil War to describe the socializing between Union and Confederate soldiers.

  2. Fraternization can also refer to the process of joining a fraternity or sorority in college.


Related Concepts
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  1. Socialization: The process of learning and internalizing the norms, values, and behaviors of a society or group.

  2. Friendship: A close relationship between individuals characterized by mutual affection and trust.


Culture
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Fraternization has been a significant concept in various cultures, especially in military contexts, where it can help promote peace and understanding between enemy forces. It has also been a topic in literature and art, such as in the novel 'All Quiet on the Western Front' by Erich Maria Remarque, where the protagonist experiences fraternization with German soldiers during World War I.

How to Memorize "fraternization"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a group of people interacting and socializing with each other, smiling and laughing. Visualize the concept of 'brotherhood' being developed between them.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'fraternization' with the idea of 'brotherhood' and 'friendship'. Remember that it refers to the act of socializing and interacting amicably with people.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'fraternization' as 'Friends Together, Actively Building Relationships And Trust'.


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