proletarianize

proletarianize
\\ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷əˌnīz\ transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: proletarian (I) + -ize
: to cause to undergo proletarianization

has proletarianized the ruling minority — Atlantic

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/proh'li tair"ee euh nuyz'/, v.t., proletarianized, proletarianizing.
1. to convert or transform into a member or members of the proletariat: to proletarianize the middle class.
2. to change to or adopt (the language, manners, etc.) of the proletariat.
Also, esp. Brit., proletarianise.
[1885-90; PROLETARIAN + -IZE]

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proletāˈrianize or proletāˈrianise transitive verb
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Main Entry:proletarian

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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