RUSSIANISE Meaning and
Definition
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Russianise (also spelled Russianize) is a transitive verb that refers to the act of promoting or imposing Russian culture, language, customs, or political ideologies on a non-Russian population or territory. The term typically relates to the intentional actions taken by the Russian government or its authorities in order to assimilate or integrate foreign regions or communities into the broader Russian identity.
The process of Russianising often involves warfare, colonial expansion, or forceful assimilation, where the native traditions, languages, and cultures are suppressed or replaced by Russian equivalents. This can include mandated teaching of the Russian language, restriction or ban on minority languages, imposition of Russian customs and traditions, and discouragement or prohibition of local customs or traditions.
Historically, Russianisation has been observed in various contexts, such as the expansion of the Russian Empire into surrounding territories, the Soviet Union's efforts to centralize and unify diverse ethnic groups under Russian influence, and even in modern-day political developments involving regions with significant Russian-speaking populations.
The term can also be used metaphorically to describe the spread or dominance of Russian culture, language, or influence in various spheres, whether through trade, media, or political means. In this broader sense, Russianisation can be seen as a process of cultural hegemony or assimilation, wherein the influence of Russia and its cultural aspects extends beyond its physical borders.
Etymology of RUSSIANISE
The word "Russianise" is derived from the noun "Russian" and the suffix "-ise", which is commonly used to form verbs in English.
The noun "Russian" refers to a person from Russia or anything relating to Russia, which in turn comes from the medieval Latin word "Russi", the plural of "Russus", meaning "Russian". This Latin term was likely adopted from the Old East Slavic word "Rusĭ", which referred to the people of the medieval state of Rus', encompassing territories that now include modern-day Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia.
When combined with the suffix "-ise", the word "Russian" transforms into "Russianise", which means to make something or someone more Russian in character, influence, or style.
Conjugate verb Russianise
CONDITIONAL
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CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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FUTURE
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IMPERATIVE
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let´s russianise
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PAST
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PAST CONTINUOUS
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PAST PARTICIPLE
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PAST PERFECT
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
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