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单词 gentilization
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gentilizationn.1

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: gentilize v.1, -ation suffix.
Etymology: < gentilize v.1 + -ation suffix. Compare earlier gentilizing n.2
Obsolete. rare.
The action or process of becoming more refined or sophisticated.
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1826 New Monthly Mag. 16 277 The gentilization of so homely and culinary a name as Bacon.
1852 Bentley's Misc. 31 429 His [sc. Scott] prose writings demand a certain cultivation of intellect and gentilization of habits of thought.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2021; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

gentilizationn.2

Brit. /ˌdʒɛntl̩ʌɪˈzeɪʃn/, U.S. /ˌdʒɛntələˈzeɪʃən/, /ˌdʒɛntəˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Forms: 1800s– gentilisation, 1900s– gentilization.
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: gentilize v.2, -ation suffix.
Etymology: < gentilize v.2 + -ation suffix. Compare earlier gentilizing n.1
The process of becoming gentile (gentile adj. 1, 2a) in character.
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1854 J. Smith Divine Drama Hist. & Civilisation iii. v. 256 The introduction of images was a bold step, a thorough Gentilisation of the Church of the West.
1900 G. R. S. Mead Fragm. Faith Forgotten (e-book ed.) Paul's mission was to break down Jewish exclusiveness and pioneer the way for the gentilization of Christianity.
2011 Nova Religio 15 86 They tend to avoid terms and labels they feel are associated with the Gentilization or corruption of a pristine Jewish faith.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2021; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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