mainstreaming

American  

[meyn-stree-ming] / ˈmeɪnˌstri mɪŋ /

noun

1. integration of children with special educational needs, such as a physical or mental disability, into conventional classes and school activities.

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Etymology

Origin of mainstreaming

First recorded in 1975–80; mainstream + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The mainstreaming of the marathon also relied on politics and pop culture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

In a shift, some major financial services companies are now giving recommendations on cryptocurrency allocation, reflecting growing client demand and the mainstreaming of crypto through regulated ETFs and online trading platforms.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 4, 2025

This may be an effort to mitigate the audience’s urge to divide attention between second screens or to capitalize on the mainstreaming of closed captioning in streaming content.

From Salon • Jan. 6, 2025

The mainstreaming of Latino culture within the U.S. over the past decade has certainly helped, making it easier for filmmakers to convince streamers there’s an audience for their films.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2024

I am proud that the United States leads the world in mainstreaming and treating disabled people.

From State of the Union Address by Carter, Jimmy