vulgarization

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the act of rendering something coarse and unrefined
  2. noun the act of making something attractive to the general public

Etymology

From vulgar + -ization.

In classic literature

Synonyms

vulgarisation

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