modernization

CEFRB2

/ˌmɒdənɪˈzeɪʃn̩/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The process of making something more modern or up to date.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The process of modernizing.

Examples

  • In most cases, modernization is identified with Westernization.

  • Central to this issue is the problem of modernization.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1

Also pronounced

  • [ˌmɑɾɚ-]
  • /ˌmɒdənaɪˈzeɪʃn̩/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The act, process, or result of modernizing.

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Origin

noun

From modernize + -ation or French modernisation.