Pronunciation: [ˌɪndi͡əna͡ɪzˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
The word "indianisation" is spelled with the letter combination "tion" at the end, indicating the act or process of becoming or making something Indian. The "i" in "indianisation" is pronounced as "ih" /ɪ/, while the "a" is pronounced as "ae" /eɪ/. The stress is on the second syllable, with "na" pronounced as "ny" /nj/. Overall, the IPA transcription of "indianisation" is /ɪnˌdiənəˈzeɪʃən/.
Indianisation refers to the process of incorporating or adapting aspects of Indian culture, traditions, values, and practices into a given situation. It typically involves integrating Indian influences into foreign contexts, or more specifically, the introduction and propagation of Indian customs, ideas, and principles in non-Indian settings.
This term originated in the colonial era when India was under British rule. Indianisation was seen as a way to regain and nurture Indian identity and assert cultural independence. It aimed to counter the effects of Westernization and the erasure of Indian values and practices. Indian nationalist leaders promoted Indianisation as a means of revitalizing and celebrating indigenous culture, thereby fostering a sense of national pride.
Indianisation encompasses a wide range of fields, including religion, language, art, music, cuisine, clothing, literature, and philosophy. In the realm of religion, for instance, Indianisation might involve the propagation of Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, or other indigenous religions in foreign lands. In language and literature, it might entail the promotion of Indian languages like Hindi, Sanskrit, or Tamil, along with the translation and dissemination of Indian literary works.
Overall, Indianisation aims to preserve and showcase India's rich cultural heritage while also fostering inclusivity, cooperation, and mutual understanding between India and the wider global community. It emphasizes the exchange, influence, and integration of ideas, practices, and values, contributing to cultural diversity, enrichment, and cross-cultural dialogue.
The word "indianisation" derives from the noun form of the root word "Indianize", which is formed by combining "Indian" with the suffix "-ize". The term "Indian" refers to the people, culture, or things associated with India, a country located in South Asia. The suffix "-ize" is derived from the Greek "-izein", which means "to make, to cause to be". Therefore, "Indianize" means "to make or cause to be Indian" or in the context of culture, "to adopt or be influenced by Indian culture". The noun form "indianisation" refers to the process or act of Indianizing or adopting Indian culture, customs, or traits.
