Sinicization

American  

[sin-uh-suh-zey-shuhn] / ˌsɪn ə səˈzeɪ ʃən /

especially British, Sinicisation

noun

1. the act or process of making something more Chinese in character, or bringing something under Chinese influence.

   Emperor Xiaowen established a policy of systematic Sinicization that was continued by his successors.

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Etymology

Origin of Sinicization

Siniciz(e) ( def. ) + -ation ( def. )

Example Sentences

The KMT embarked on a campaign of forced Sinicization — Mandarin was made the official government language instead of Hokkien, which Nancy’s grandmother spoke along with a vast majority of the six million locals.

From New York Times • Aug. 4, 2021