countrification
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/ˌkʌntrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
making rural
Etymology
Etymology Information
'countrification' originates from the English word 'country,' combined with the suffix '-fication,' which denotes the process of making or becoming.
Historical Evolution
'country' transformed from the Old French word 'contrée,' and eventually became the modern English word 'country.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the countryside,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'making something more rural.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process or result of making something more rural or country-like.
The countrification of the city park included adding a small farm and rustic benches.
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