Conventionalization

/kənˌvɛnʃənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

American spelling: the process of making something conventional or conforming to established customs and standards.

Etymology

From 'conventionalize' + '-ation.' The American '-ation' ending comes from Latin '-atio' through French, with the 'z' spelling preferred in American English.

Kelly Says

The conventionalization of rock and roll from dangerous rebel music to a category at the Grammy Awards shows how quickly society absorbs and neutralizes cultural revolution.

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