Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

normanization

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: nor-man-iza-tion
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The process of Normanizing, especially in the aftermath of the Norman Conquest.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The only effective barrier to the full Normanization of England was Earl Godwin, who lived to regret his choice of Edward for the throne."
"By c. 1200, therefore, Clydesdale was predominantly a land of 'French' local lordship; it is a remarkably clear-cut case of 'Normanization'."
"Yet despite the ways in which Normanization also entailed anglicization, David was also determined to maintain the traditional independence of the Scottish Church."

Etymology

From Normanize + -ation.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: Normanize

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

Normanisation (alternative)

Questions

What does normanization mean?: The process of Normanizing, especially in the aftermath of the Norman Conquest.
Where does normanization come from?: From Normanize + -ation.

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