Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

syrianization

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: syr-i-an-iza-tion
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

5

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The act or process of Syrianizing.

Uncountable

noun

A form of Balkanization; the fragmentation and destruction of a state into smaller, often hostile regions.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Most striking of all was the extensive Syrianization of the landscape that took place throughout the eighth century, first, through the settlement of Syrian contingents (junds) in such places as Seville and Valencia;"
"The Israelis will of course say that any intervention will lead to the Syrianization of Lebanon. The irony of it is that even if they stay out, it will lead to Syrianization of Lebanon."
"Of course, Nusra does want to establish a statelike entity eventually, after it meets the needs of various stages of development and sufficient Syrianization."

Etymology

From Syrian + -ization.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: Syrian

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does syrianization mean?: The act or process of Syrianizing.
Where does syrianization come from?: From Syrian + -ization.

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