"desinicization" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: desinicisation [alternative]
Etymology: From de- + sinicization. Etymology templates: {{af|en|de-|sinicization}} de- + sinicization Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} desinicization (uncountable)
  1. The removal; elimination or suppression of Chinese influence and culture or process of stripping down one's Chineseness. Tags: uncountable Related terms: desinicize, desinify

Alternative forms

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