benevolent assimilation
benevolent assimilation noun: the assimilation of a group of foreigners by absorbing them into a new culture, with the primary stated reason being that it is an act of benevolence.
Noun
benevolent assimilation (countable and uncountable, plural benevolent assimilations)
- The assimilation of a group of foreigners by absorbing them into a new culture, with the primary stated reason being that it is an act of benevolence.
- Finally, it should be the earnest wish and paramount aim of the military administration to win the confidence, respect, and affection of the inhabitants of the Philippines by assuring them in every possible way that full measure of individual rights and liberties which is the heritage of free...1898, William McKinley, December 21
Forms of benevolent assimilation
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Origin of benevolent assimilation
Coined in 1898 by President William McKinley justifying the invasion of the Philippines.
Questions about benevolent assimilation
- What does benevolent assimilation mean?
- Benevolent assimilation means the assimilation of a group of foreigners by absorbing them into a new culture, with the primary stated reason being that it is an act of benevolence.
- What part of speech is benevolent assimilation?
- Benevolent assimilation is a noun.
- What is the plural of benevolent assimilation?
- The plural of benevolent assimilation is benevolent assimilations.
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