"Macaulayism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Macaulay + -ism, from the name of Thomas Babington Macaulay, who was instrumental in introducing English as a medium of instruction for higher education in India. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Macaulay|ism}} Macaulay + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Macaulayism (uncountable)
  1. (India, derogatory) The act of westernization of upper class Indians using educational reform. Wikipedia link: Thomas Babington Macaulay Tags: India, derogatory, uncountable Categories (topical): Hindutva, Indian politics, Nationalism Derived forms: Macaulay's children
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