victimization

CEFRB2

/ˌvɪk.tɪ.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The act of treating someone unfairly or harming them.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Adversity as a result of being a victim.

Examples

  • The group is working to prevent the victimization of young people.

  • Victimization is the act of making a person a victim of a crime.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˌvɪk.tɪ.məˈzeɪ.ʃən/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. An act that victimizes or exploits someone.

More examples

In context

  • The organization works to prevent the victimization of vulnerable groups.

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Origin

noun

From victim + -ization or victimize + -ation.