de|vi|tal|i|za|tion

de|vi|tal|i|za|tion
de|vi|tal|i|za|tion «dee VY tuh luh ZAY shuhn», noun.
1. the act or process of devitalizing.
2. the state of being devitalized: »

This devitalization of the governing power is the malady of democratic states (Atlantic).


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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