Definition

The act of creating a memorial to honor someone or something.

Example

The memorialization of the fallen soldiers took place during the ceremony.

Conversation

Did you hear about the memorialization event happening this weekend?

Yeah, I think it's a great way to honor those we've lost.

I agree! It’s important for us to remember and celebrate their lives.

Absolutely, I might go and bring some flowers to contribute.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Memorialization is formed from "memorial" (from Latin "memorialis", meaning pertaining to memory) and "-ization" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or process). The word refers to the process of making something a memorial or commemorating it in a way that preserves memory.

Memory Tip

Think of 'memorial' as something that relates to memory, and '-ization' as the process of doing something. So, memorialization is the process of creating a way to remember.

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