indigenize

in·dig·e·nize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-dij-uh-nahyz]
- /ɪnˈdɪdʒ əˌnaɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-dij-uh-nahyz]
- /ɪnˈdɪdʒ əˌnaɪz/

Definitions of indigenize word

verb with object indigenize to make indigenous. 1
verb with object indigenize to increase local participation in or ownership of: to indigenize foreign-owned companies. 1
verb with object indigenize to adapt (beliefs, customs, etc.) to local ways. 1
noun indigenize Bring (something) under the control, dominance, or influence of the people native to an area. 1
verb indigenize to alter (something) so as to make it fit in with the local culture 0
verb indigenize To bring something under the control of an indigenous people. 0

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Origin of indigenize

First appearance:

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

First recorded in 1950-55; indigen(ous) + -ize

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Parts of speech for Indigenize

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indigenize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

indigenize usage trend in Literature

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