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im·​mis·​er·​i·​za·​tion | \ iˌmizərə̇ˈzāshən, -ˌrīˈz- \
plural -s

Definition of immiserization

: act of making or state of becoming miserable especially : impoverishment the immiserization of the proletariat

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History and Etymology for immiserization

in- entry 2 + miserable + -ization; intended as translation of German verelendung

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“Immiserization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immiserization. Accessed 3 Dec. 2021.

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