amelioration

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the act of relieving ills and changing for the better

Etymology

From Middle English amelioracioun, from Middle French amelioracion and probably partly ameliorate + -ion.

In classic literature

Synonyms

melioration, betterment

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