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Definition of popularization

popularization

/ˌpɑːpjələrəˈzeɪʃən/
(UK: popularisation)
pop · u · lar · i · za · tion
Adverb:popularly
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Plural:popularizations
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Adjective:popular
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popularization Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The action or process of making a product, idea, or cultural practice widely known, favored, or adopted by the general public.

Example

"The rapid popularization of smartphones fundamentally transformed how people communicate and access information."

2

The adaptation or presentation of complex scientific, academic, or technical subjects in a way that is easily understood by laypeople, or a work produced in this manner.

Example

"Carl Sagan's television series remains a landmark achievement in the popularization of astronomy and astrophysics."

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• Rhymes for popularization

• Nearby Words

populace
popular
popularity
popularization
popularize
popularizer
popularly

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 18th century from the verb 'popularize' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ation', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'popularis' ('belonging to the people'), from 'populus' ('people').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Popularization. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/popularization
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