Denizenation

/ˌdenɪzəˈneɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The process or act of revoking denizen status; removing someone's recognized status as a resident or inhabitant.

Etymology

From denizen + -ation (forming abstract nouns describing processes), with the prefix de- (meaning removal or reversal). This is the opposite of denization.

Kelly Says

Just as 'denization' welcomed people in, 'denizenation' cast them out—it shows how languages create opposite concepts by adding 'un-' or 'de-' prefixes to flip meanings upside down.

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