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vulgarization

/ˌvʌl.ɡə.raɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˌvʌl.ɡə.raɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

uncountable

A noun referring to the process of making something less refined or sophisticated, or the act of adapting something to appeal to a general audience.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее процесс упрощения или снижения уровня изысканности чего-либо, или адаптация чего-либо для широкой аудитории.esSustantivo que denota el proceso de simplificar o reducir el nivel de refinamiento o sofisticación de algo, o la adaptación de algo para un público amplio y general.frNom désignant le processus de simplification ou d'abaissement du niveau de raffinement de quelque chose, ou l'adaptation de quelque chose pour un large public.deSubstantiv, das den Prozess bezeichnet, etwas zu vereinfachen oder im Niveau zu senken, oder die Anpassung von etwas an ein breites Publikum.ptSubstantivo que designa o processo de tornar algo vulgar, ou seja, de simplificar ou rebaixar o nível de refinamento de algo, ou de adaptar algo para um público mais amplo.zh名词,指使某事物变得通俗、粗俗或降低其精致程度的过程,也指为迎合大众而进行的简化或通俗化改编。arاسم يشير إلى عملية تبسيط شيء ما أو خفض مستوى رقيه، أو تكييفه ليناسب جمهورًا واسعًا.

  1. Making something coarse C1 formal

    The process of making something less refined, elegant, or tasteful; debasing or cheapening it.

    • The vulgarization of classical music through pop remixes disappointed purists.
    • Critics lamented the vulgarization of the original novel in the film adaptation.
    • The constant use of slang led to a vulgarization of the language in the media.

    ruВульгаризацияesVulgarización (hacer algo vulgar o basto)frVulgarisation (au sens de rendre grossier)deVulgarisierungptVulgarizaçãozh庸俗化arتبذيل

    Synonyms: debasementdegradationprofanation

    Antonyms: elevationennoblementpurificationrefinementsophistication

  2. Popularization C1 formal

    The act of making complex or specialized knowledge accessible and appealing to a general audience.

    • The scientist's book was a successful vulgarization of quantum physics for the public.
    • Documentaries play a key role in the vulgarization of history.
    • The museum's exhibition was a brilliant vulgarization of modern art.

    ruПопуляризацияesDivulgaciónfrVulgarisationdePopularisierungptPopularizaçãozh通俗化arتعميم المعرفة

    Synonyms: popularisationpopularizationsimplification