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modernization

noun

Simple meaning

Making modern in appearance or behavior.

Pronunciation

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mɑdɚnəˈzeɪʃən

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Definition

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noun

  1. The process of modernizing.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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  • “The modernization of Nigeria will be a long process.”noun

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economic modernizationmodernization theorymodernization processpolitical modernizationmodernization programmilitary modernizationrapid modernizationagricultural modernization

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  • modernistnounPerson or profession

    An artist who makes a deliberate break with previous styles.

  • modernitynounDerived noun

    The quality of being current or of the present.

  • modernismnounDerived noun · specialist

    Genre of art and literature that makes a self-conscious break with previous genres.

  • modernizeverbDerived verb

    Make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to.

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Synonyms

Sense: modernizing

modernisationRegional

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