germanization

Meanings

• Noun

  The process by which a language or culture is adopted or assimilated by a different group.

  - "The germanization of the Slavic tribes by the Romans was a long and complex process."
  - "The germanization of America began with the arrival of European settlers."

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Variants

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germanization , germanizations , germanize , germanized , germanizes , germanizing

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Etymology

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From the German word 'Germanisierung', derived from 'Deutsch' meaning German and '-isierung' a suffix meaning process of making or becoming.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'Germanic' originally referred to people who spoke the Germanic languages, which include English, Dutch, and German.

2. The Germanization of Poland began in the late Middle Ages and continued until the late 18th century.

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1. Assimilation: The process by which a minority group adopts the language, culture, and values of the dominant group.

2. Colonization: The process by which a stronger civilization imposes its culture and language on a weaker one, often through conquest and settlement.

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Culture

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Germanization refers to the spread and adoption of the German language, culture, and identity by other peoples. It is a historical process that has shaped Europe and beyond. Germanization has been a significant factor in the development of European civilization, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe.

How to Memorize "germanization"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a map of Europe with Germanic influence spreading from Germany, gradually assimilating neighboring cultures.

2. associate
   

   - Associate Germanization with the spread of the German language and culture.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym GERMAN to remember the meaning: Germanization - Ethnicity, Religion, Assimilation, Migration, and Nationalism.

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