genrelization

English

Etymology

Blend of genre +‎ generalization.

Noun

genrelization (countable and uncountable, plural genrelizations)

  1. (very rare, nonstandard) The pigeonholing of people as a result of the genre of music, fashion, or lifestyle to which they adhere.
  2. (very rare, nonstandard) The overcategorization of existing genres into subgenres.

Quotations

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