"Starbucksification" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Starbucks + -ification, named after the American coffee company and coffeehouse chain. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Starbucks|ification}} Starbucks + -ification Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Starbucksification (uncountable)
  1. (derogatory) Increased homogeneity of an area as a result of big business, to the detriment of local character and diversity. Wikipedia link: Starbucks Tags: derogatory, uncountable Related terms: clone town

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