homogenization — The process of making things or people become similar or the same, often losing their individual differences.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The process of making things or people become similar or the same, often losing their individual differences.
Pronunciation (IPA): /həˌmɑːdʒəˌnaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- After the genie's spell, everyone in town looked exactly the same—true homogenization in action!
- Fast food chains are often blamed for the homogenization of local food cultures.
- My little brother thinks homogenization means turning all milk into 'homo' juice—he's not entirely wrong!
homogenization
NOUN[/həˌmɑːdʒəˌnaɪˈzeɪʃən/]
The process of making things or people become similar or the same, often losing their individual differences.
Global chain stores erase local charm, showing the homogenization of every downtown.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'homos' (same) + 'genos' (kind, race), forming 'homogeneous', later verbalized with '-ize' and nominalized with '-ation' to mean 'the process of making uniform'.
Breakdown
homo- (same) + gen (kind/type) + -ize (to make) + -ation (process, noun)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After the genie's spell, everyone in town looked exactly the same—true homogenization in action!”
“Fast food chains are often blamed for the homogenization of local food cultures.”
“My little brother thinks homogenization means turning all milk into 'homo' juice—he's not entirely wrong!”
“Social media has accelerated the homogenization of fashion trends worldwide.”
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