Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

villagization

American  
[vil-i-juh-zey-shuhn] / ˌvɪl ɪ dʒəˈzeɪ ʃən /

noun

  1. the transfer of land to village control.


Etymology

Origin of villagization

First recorded in 1965–70; village + -ization

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

To stress its resolve to press ahead with villagization, Ethiopia has written it into the new constitution and made it a centerpiece of agricultural policy.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Mengistu and the party are determined to proceed with villagization," notes an Italian official.

From Time Magazine Archive

The Ethiopian leader has launched two vast population projects that could eventually reshape his nation: resettlement and "villagization."

From Time Magazine Archive

Resettled areas and villagization projects often have proved virtually uninhabitable; many of them lack both adequate health facilities and suitable shelter.

From Time Magazine Archive

Plans call for villagization ultimately to relocate some 30 million people.

From Time Magazine Archive