Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
banalisation
Noun
/ˌænəˈlaɪzeɪʃən/
Definition
The process of making something banal or trivial; the act of rendering something ordinary or unremarkable.
Examples
- The banalisation of art can lead to a lack of appreciation for true creativity.
- With the banalisation of the news, many people find it difficult to stay engaged with important issues.
- Some argue that the banalisation of culture has resulted in a loss of depth and meaning in contemporary society.
Meaning
Banalisation refers to the practice of reducing the uniqueness or importance of something, often leading to it being perceived as commonplace or insipid.
Synonyms
- Trivialization
- Commonplaceness
- Ordinariness
- Insipidity