"Disneylandification" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Disneyland + -ification. Etymology templates: {{af|en|Disneyland|-ification}} Disneyland + -ification Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} Disneylandification
  1. (informal) The process of making or turning into something resembling Disneyland; homogenization and commercialization, especially in tourism. Tags: informal Categories (topical): Disney Synonyms: theme parking Related terms: Disneyfication
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