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popularization

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌpɒp.jʊ.lə.raɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ˌpɑːp.jə.ləˈraɪ.ʒən/

noun
Definition

The process of making something well-known or liked by many people.


Example

The popularization of social media has changed how we communicate.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you noticed the popularization of plant-based diets lately?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's everywhere! People are really getting into it.
Sloth A
I think it's great that there's such a movement towards healthier eating.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It's interesting to see how trends can shift so quickly.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
promotion
advocacy
dissemination
Antonyms
obscurity
neglect
repression
Root Explanation

Popularization → It is formed from "populus" (meaning people) and "-ization" (a suffix indicating the process of making or becoming). The word refers to the process of making something popular or widely accepted among the people.

Memory Tip

Think of 'populus' meaning 'people' and remember that 'popularization' is the process of making something well-liked or accepted by the people.

Visually Confused Words
polarization
dipolarization
depolarization
solarization
proletarization
formularization
vulgarization
pulverization
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