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Vietnamization

Vietnamization

8.4
A way of making people, places, or things more Vietnamese
  • noun
  • /ˌviːɛt.nəˈzeɪ.ʃən/
: vietnamización
  • The Vietnamization of public schools included hiring more local teachers and incorporating Vietnamese history in the curriculum.

Examples

  • The Vietnamization of the neighborhood was evident in the new shops and street signs.

  • Restaurants in the area showcased the Vietnamization of their menus by offering traditional Vietnamese dishes and ingredients.

  • Cultural festivals played a key role in the Vietnamization of the local community.

  • Some historians study the Vietnamization of cuisine in cities with large Vietnamese populations.

  • The Vietnamization of the government was a complex process.

  • The concept of Vietnamization is often misunderstood.

  • The Vietnamization of the city's cultural landscape is reflected in the popularity of local festivals celebrating Vietnamese heritage.

Surface Forms

Vietnamization singular
Vietnamizations plural

Morphology

Vietnamization = Vietnamize (transparent) = Vietnam + ize + ation

The process meaning ('making more Vietnamese') follows directly from 'Vietnam' + '-ize' + '-ation' and matches the productive meaning of these affixes.

Etymology

Vietnamization comes from Vietnam and the ending -ization, which means 'making or becoming'. Think of it like Americanization but for Vietnam: it means making a place, service, or style more Vietnamese, for example by adding Vietnamese shops, language, or food.