vulgarization

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The process of making something vulgar, especially by using the language of ordinary people.
  2. The process of making something accessible and attractive to the general public; the popular-science presentation of a topic, its popularization.

Word forms

vulgarization vulgarizations vulgarisation

Etymology

From vulgar + -ization.

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