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indigenization

UK/ɪn,dɪdʒɪnaɪ'zeɪʃən/US/in,didʒinai'zeiʃәn;-ni'z-/

Definitions

n.

The process of adapting something to local conditions or putting it under local control.

本土化;本国化(使适应本地或交由本国掌控的过程)

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
indigenbirth, produce, kind
+
-izeto make, to become
+
-ationsuffix
=indigenization

Noun of indigenize. indigene = indi- (in/within, from Latin indu-) + gen (born) = 'born in (the place),' i.e. native. indigenization = the act of making something native/local.

Root gen still carries 140 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.cultural indigenization文化本土化

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The company pushed for the indigenization of its management team.

  • 2.

    Indigenization of the curriculum gave more space to local history.

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