desinicization

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From de- +‎ sinicization.

Noun

desinicization (uncountable)

  1. The removal; elimination or suppression of Chinese influence and culture or process of stripping down one's Chineseness.
    Antonym: sinicization
    The Spanish colonial government in the Philippines implemented desinicization policies on the Chinese immigrants in order to be assimilated into the mainstream Filipino society.

See also

  • desinicize
  • desinify