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Macaulayism

Macaulayism noun: the act of westernization of upper class Indians using educational reform.

Noun

Macaulayism (uncountable)

  1. (India, derogatory) The act of westernization of upper class Indians using educational reform.

Origin of Macaulayism

From Macaulay + -ism, from the name of Thomas Babington Macaulay, who was instrumental in introducing English as a medium of instruction for higher education in India.

Questions about Macaulayism

What does Macaulayism mean?
Macaulayism means the act of westernization of upper class Indians using educational reform.
What part of speech is Macaulayism?
Macaulayism is a noun.

Words near Macaulayism in the dictionary

  1. macaucos
  2. Macaulay
  3. Macaulay's children
  4. Macaulayan
  5. Macaulayesque
  6. Macaulayism
  7. macaulayite
  8. MacAuley
  9. MacAuliffe
  10. MacAuliffes
  11. macavirus

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