footballization en · NOUN
Etymology
From football + -ization.
Meanings
- (uncountable) The process of increasing the popularity of football (soccer) in a region.
- (uncountable) The influence of football on real-life matters such as politics, economics and the media.
- (uncountable) The tendency to turn issues into "political footballs".
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| footballisation | alternative | lexicographic |