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

If Costanzo’s disarming enthusiasm for the role has been significant in mainstreaming “Akhnaten,” Holiday, who is a very different presence, may be the next step.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 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

But the setup does seem to invite the antipathy of longtime Simenon fans by mainstreaming their favorite character and making him more or less lovably peculiar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025

That doesn't necessarily mean the term's mainstreaming is harmless.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 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