mainstreaming

[ meyn-stree-ming ]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of mainstreaming¹

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

Example Sentences

Over the past year, Mark Zuckerberg has campaigned so hard for the mainstreaming of the “metaverse” that he changed the name of one of the world’s most powerful companies to reflect his ambitions.

From Vox

I’ve been trying to do my part to warn about the violent cost of GOP hate resulting from the right-wing mainstreaming of conspiracy theories.

From The Daily Beast

I don’t love everything about the mainstreaming of science fiction and fantasy these days, but I definitely do love that it allows the casting of A-list talent to portray it, and his presence in this series is a prime example.

From Time

The cryptocurrency exchange platform Coinbase in April became the first major cryptocurrency company to go public in the US, signifying the mainstreaming of blockchain-based currencies like bitcoin, ethereum, and dogecoin.

From Vox

Starting last year, Sun says, the company’s customer base started to really diversify beyond just tech companies—another indicator Sun points to as the mainstreaming of fertility benefits.

From Fortune

Still, the criticisms have stung, particularly in the age of post-Mitt Romney Mormon mainstreaming.

From The Daily Beast

Since launching in 2009, the company has expanded to 34 countries, mainstreaming on-demand private transportation.

From The Daily Beast

There was the grunge trend, of course, and the mainstreaming of hip-hop gear.

From The Daily Beast

And they are also an unparalleled statement of the mainstreaming of Palestinians and Palestine in the United States.

From The Daily Beast

Muslim Americans made significant progress in mainstreaming themselves and their image with their compatriots.

From The Daily Beast

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

From Project Gutenberg