Meaning & use
Popularization
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The process of making something, especially a specialized or technical subject, widely known, understood, or accessible to the general public.
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The documentary contributed greatly to the popularization of quantum physics among general audiences.
Social media has accelerated the popularization of niche hobbies like birdwatching.
A note on using this word
"Popularization" often carries a slightly critical undertone in academic contexts, implying that a subject has been simplified for a broader audience.
Words with a similar meaning
disseminationspread
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Words with an opposite meaning
obscurity
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