primitivization en · NOUN
Etymology
From primitivize + -ation.
Meanings
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(uncountable, usually) The act of reducing something to a primitive state, allowing development, or regressing to an immature state.
The imperialist power practiced primitivization on its colonial possessions.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| primitivizations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |