"devulgarization" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: devulgarize + -ation. Attested since the 20th century. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|devulgarize|ation}} devulgarize + -ation Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} devulgarization (uncountable)
  1. To process of devulgarizing something. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: devulgarisation
    Sense id: en-devulgarization-en-noun-RxWjocS8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ation

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