noun
- the process of making something German in character, language, or culture; the adoption or imposition of German customs, language, or identity
Usage: often used in historical contexts, particularly regarding 19th and 20th century European history
Examples
- The germanization of Eastern European territories was a significant policy during the Nazi era.
- Historians study the germanization of Prussian regions and its cultural impact.
- The germanization process included efforts to promote the German language in schools.
- Some communities resisted germanization and maintained their native languages and traditions.
- The policy of germanization aimed to unify diverse populations under German cultural norms.