lionization en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English lionize Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English lionization From lionize + -ation.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The act of lionizing, the behavior that treats someone as a celebrity, either respectfully honoring or fawning adoration.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lionizations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |