POLONIZE Meaning and
Definition
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Polonize is a transitive verb that derives from the noun "Polonization" and is used to depict the act of influencing, modifying, or assimilating something or someone into Polish culture, customs, or language. The term primarily refers to the extensive ethnocultural process in which individuals or communities adopt Polish characteristics, practices, or values, either voluntarily or involuntarily. It can occur through various means, such as immigration, colonization, cultural exchange, or enforced assimilation policies.
Polonization frequently pertains to the linguistic aspect, representing the process of transforming a non-Polish-speaking person or region into one that predominantly speaks the Polish language. This usually involves promoting the use of Polish, discouraging other languages, or suppressing regional or minority dialects. It encompasses the introduction of Polish vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation into a language or dialect or influencing a foreign language to have a Polish influence.
Additionally, Polonize can refer to the adaptation of customs, traditions, or cultural practices to those specific to Polish society. This entails embracing Polish rituals, folk traditions, artistic expressions, religious beliefs, or societal norms. The process of Polonization often carries political or ethnic connotations and can be seen as a means of asserting dominance or promoting national identity.
Overall, "Polonize" signifies the active process of assimilating or adopting Polish cultural, linguistic, or societal characteristics into a non-Polish entity, which can encompass a range of practices, including language adoption, cultural assimilation, and the transmission of customs and traditions.
Common Misspellings for POLONIZE
Etymology of POLONIZE
The word "Polonize" is derived from the noun form of "Poland", which refers to the country situated in Central Europe. The word "Polonize" originated in the late 18th century and is formed by adding the suffix "-ize" to "Polon", an archaic form of "Poland". The suffix "-ize" indicates the act of making something similar to or influenced by Poland. Thus, "Polonize" means to influence, assimilate, or adopt something in accordance with Polish customs, culture, or language.
Conjugate verb Polonize
CONDITIONAL
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would polonize
you
would polonize
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would polonize
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would polonize
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would polonize
CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS
I
would be polonizing
you
would be polonizing
he/she/it
would be polonizing
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would be polonizing
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would be polonizing
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
I
would have polonize
you
would have polonize
he/she/it
would have polonize
we
would have polonize
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would have polonize
CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
would have been polonizing
you
would have been polonizing
he/she/it
would have been polonizing
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would have been polonizing
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would have been polonizing
FUTURE
I
will polonize
you
will polonize
he/she/it
will polonize
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will polonize
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will polonize
FUTURE CONTINUOUS
I
will be polonizing
you
will be polonizing
he/she/it
will be polonizing
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will be polonizing
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will be polonizing
FUTURE PERFECT
I
will have polonized
you
will have polonized
he/she/it
will have polonized
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will have polonized
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will have polonized
FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
will have been polonizing
you
will have been polonizing
he/she/it
will have been polonizing
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will have been polonizing
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will have been polonizing
IMPERATIVE
you
polonize
we
let´s polonize
to polonize
PAST
I
polonized
you
polonized
he/she/it
polonized
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polonized
they
polonized
PAST CONTINUOUS
I
was polonizing
you
were polonizing
he/she/it
was polonizing
we
were polonizing
they
were polonizing
PAST PARTICIPLE
polonized
PAST PERFECT
I
had polonized
you
had polonized
he/she/it
had polonized
we
had polonized
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had polonized
PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
had been polonizing
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had been polonizing
he/she/it
had been polonizing
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had been polonizing
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had been polonizing
PRESENT
I
polonize
you
polonize
he/she/it
polonizes
we
polonize
they
polonize
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
I
am polonizing
you
are polonizing
he/she/it
is polonizing
we
are polonizing
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are polonizing
PRESENT PARTICIPLE
polonizing
PRESENT PERFECT
I
have polonized
you
have polonized
he/she/it
has polonized
we
have polonized
they
have polonized
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
have been polonizing
you
have been polonizing
he/she/it
has been polonizing
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have been polonizing
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have been polonizing
