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immiserization

noun
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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