Italianization

== English == === Alternative forms === Italianisation === Etymology === Derived from Italianize +‎ -ation. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ɪˌtæljənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ (General American) IPA(key): /ɪˌtæljənəˈzeɪʃən/ === Noun === Italianization (plural Italianizations) The conversion of a non-Italian culture to an Italian one. (linguistics) The process of adapting lexical elements from a foreign language to the Italian linguistic system. === Proper noun === Italianization (uncountable) (historical) The forced cultural and ethnic assimilation of minorities in the Kingdom of Italy, with particular reference to the Fascist government (1922–1943). ==== Translations ====