vulgarization

Other forms: vulgarizations

Definitions of vulgarization
  1. noun
    the act of rendering something coarse and unrefined
    synonyms: vulgarisation
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    type of:
    debasement, degradation
    a change to a lower state (a less respected state)
  2. noun
    the act of making something attractive to the general public
    synonyms: popularisation, popularization, vulgarisation
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    type of:
    debasement, degradation
    a change to a lower state (a less respected state)
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