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Disneyfy

American

[diz-nee-fahy, ‑ni‑] / ˈdɪz niˌfaɪ, ‑nɪ‑ /

verb (used with object)

Disneyfied, Disneyfying

to create or alter in a simplified, sentimentalized, or contrived form or manner.

museums that have become Disneyfied to attract more visitors.

Disneyfy British

/ ˈdɪznɪˌfaɪ /

verb

to transform (historical places, local customs, etc) into trivial entertainment for tourists

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Other Word Forms

Disneyfication noun

Etymology

Origin of Disneyfy

An Americanism dating back to 1970–75; Disney ( def. ) + -fy

Example Sentences

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“This will Disneyfy a sacred place. Imagine a huge cable car flying over the Vatican and dumping tourists in front of St. Peter’s. It’s unprecedented.”

From Washington Times • Nov. 14, 2018

Mostly they romanticize the Vegas that was, before the corporations moved in to Disneyfy and democratize gambling.

From Time Magazine Archive

Despite all the petty efforts to Disneyfy what the ages have dignified, The Living Desert remains a triumphantly beautiful film.

From Time Magazine Archive

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