Word: lionization
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: li
on
i
za
tion
Definition: The act of lionizing, the behavior that treats someone as a celebrity, either respectfully honoring or fawning adoration.
Morphemes:
Affix: lion
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An individual who shows strength and courage, attributes associated with the lion.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: leō
Language: la
Decoded: leo
PoS: Noun
Meaning: lionheart; a courageous person
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to do what is denoted by the noun/adjective
Affix: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An action or process