Word: Sanskritization
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: san
skri
ti
za
tion
Definition: A form of social change in India and Nepal, in which members of lower castes seek upward mobility by emulating the rituals and practices of the upper or dominant castes.
Morphemes:
Affix: Sanskrit
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Relating to Sanskrit; an ancient language of India (the language of the Vedas and of Hinduism); an official language of India although it is now used only for religious purposes
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form verbs from nouns or adjectives
Affix: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An action or process