1. plural of popularisation; the act or process of making something widely known, understood, or liked by the general public
Usage: British English spelling (American English: popularizations); typically used in academic, media, or cultural contexts
2. instances or examples of making complex or specialized knowledge accessible and appealing to ordinary people
Usage: often refers to science, history, or academic subjects presented in simplified form

Examples

• The popularisations of quantum physics in recent decades have helped the public understand modern science.
• Television documentaries are important popularisations of historical events.
• These popularisations of classical music have introduced millions to opera and symphonies.
• The author's popularisations of economic theory made the subject accessible to general readers.
• Museums create popularisations of archaeological discoveries for school groups and families.
• Scientific popularisations often sacrifice some accuracy for the sake of clarity and engagement.