How Do You Spell DECOMMUNIZE?

Pronunciation: [dˌiːkəmjˈuːna͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "decommunize" is spelled with a prefix "de-" meaning "remove" and the root word "communize" meaning "to make communist". It is pronounced [dee-kom-yoo-nahyz], with the stress on the second syllable. The "ie" represents the long "e" sound, while the "u" is pronounced like "you". The final "ize" is pronounced as "ize" in "realize" and "categorize". The word is commonly used in political contexts, referring to the process of removing communist symbols, laws, and ideologies from a society or country.

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DECOMMUNIZE Meaning and Definition

  1. Decommunize is a verb that refers to the process of eliminating or removing the influences, symbols, ideology, or remnants associated with communism from a particular society, government, or organization. It involves the deliberate effort to dismantle or eradicate the elements associated with the communist ideology, principles, or practices that might have been established or entrenched within a particular system.

    Decommunizing typically involves a range of actions or measures aimed at challenging, altering, or eradicating communist doctrines, institutions, or symbols within a society. This can include changes in legislation, policy reforms, governmental actions, or symbolic gestures. It seeks to create a break from the past communist era while reshaping and reorienting the society towards a different ideological or political system.

    The process of decommunization is often undertaken in countries that have undergone a transition from a communist regime to a different political system, such as a democracy or a different form of governance. It aims to facilitate a societal transformation and break away from the communist past, such as removing statues or renaming streets or buildings associated with communist leaders or ideology.

    However, decommunization can also be a contentious process, as it may encounter resistance from individuals or groups who still hold communist sympathies or value the history and legacy associated with communism. Therefore, decommunization may become a complex and delicate endeavor, requiring careful consideration of balancing historical preservation with the societal desire for transformation.

Etymology of DECOMMUNIZE

The word "decommunize" is derived from the word "communize", which refers to the establishment or promotion of communism in a particular society or region. The prefix "de-" in "decommunize" indicates the action of reversing, eliminating, or undoing something. Therefore, "decommunize" means to remove or abolish communism, often through political, social, or economic reformations. The term emerged during the early 20th century, particularly in the context of countries transitioning from communist regimes to other forms of governance or adopting more capitalist systems.

Conjugate verb Decommunize

CONDITIONAL

I would decommunize
you would decommunize
he/she/it would decommunize
we would decommunize
they would decommunize

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be decommunizing
you would be decommunizing
he/she/it would be decommunizing
we would be decommunizing
they would be decommunizing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have decommunize
you would have decommunize
he/she/it would have decommunize
we would have decommunize
they would have decommunize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been decommunizing
you would have been decommunizing
he/she/it would have been decommunizing
we would have been decommunizing
they would have been decommunizing

FUTURE

I will decommunize
you will decommunize
he/she/it will decommunize
we will decommunize
they will decommunize

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be decommunizing
you will be decommunizing
he/she/it will be decommunizing
we will be decommunizing
they will be decommunizing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have decommunized
you will have decommunized
he/she/it will have decommunized
we will have decommunized
they will have decommunized

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been decommunizing
you will have been decommunizing
he/she/it will have been decommunizing
we will have been decommunizing
they will have been decommunizing

IMPERATIVE

you decommunize
we let´s decommunize

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to decommunize

PAST

I decommunized
you decommunized
he/she/it decommunized
we decommunized
they decommunized

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was decommunizing
you were decommunizing
he/she/it was decommunizing
we were decommunizing
they were decommunizing

PAST PARTICIPLE

decommunized

PAST PERFECT

I had decommunized
you had decommunized
he/she/it had decommunized
we had decommunized
they had decommunized

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been decommunizing
you had been decommunizing
he/she/it had been decommunizing
we had been decommunizing
they had been decommunizing

PRESENT

I decommunize
you decommunize
he/she/it decommunizes
we decommunize
they decommunize

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am decommunizing
you are decommunizing
he/she/it is decommunizing
we are decommunizing
they are decommunizing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

decommunizing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have decommunized
you have decommunized
he/she/it has decommunized
we have decommunized
they have decommunized

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been decommunizing
you have been decommunizing
he/she/it has been decommunizing
we have been decommunizing
they have been decommunizing