gallicization
gallicization is the alternative letter-case form of Gallicization.
Noun capitalized: Gallicization
Gallicization (countable and uncountable, plural Gallicizations)
- Synonym of Frenchification, the act or process of making French of more French-like, especially in formal and academic contexts.
- The Gallicization of Algeria—at least the cities on its northern coast—was a national project for over a century.
- Synonyms:
- Frenchification
- The act of translation into the French language.
- A translation into the French language.
- Synonyms:
- Frenchification, francization, frenchifying
Synonyms of gallicization
Forms of gallicization
| plural | gallicizations |
|---|---|
| plural | Gallicizations |
| alternative form | gallicization |
| alternative form | Gallicisation |
| alternative form | gallicisation |
Origin of gallicization
From Gallicize + -ation, from Gallic + -ize, from Gallicus (“of or relating to Gaul and the Gauls”), used archaistically in New Latin and English in reference to modern France and the French. Cf. French gaulois and gallicisme.
Questions about gallicization
- What does gallicization mean?
- Gallicization means synonym of Frenchification, the act or process of making French of more French-like, especially in formal and academic contexts.
- What is gallicization the alternative letter-case form of?
- Gallicization is the alternative letter-case form of Gallicization.
- What part of speech is gallicization?
- Gallicization is a noun.
- What is the plural of gallicization?
- The plural of gallicization is gallicizations.
Words near gallicization in the dictionary
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