Sinification

[ sin-uh-fi-key-shuhn ]

noun

1. a variant of Sinicization:

   Mao undertook what he called the Sinification of Marxism, that is, its adaptation to Chinese conditions.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Sinification¹

Sini(fy) ( def ) + -fication ( def )

Example Sentences

“Counter-terrorism is a political excuse to suppress the Uighurs. The real aim of the so-called de-radicalisation is to eliminate faith and thoroughly carry out Sinification.”

From Reuters

Its “Sinification” involved the drastic homogenization of a huge region in an ancient melting pot, the repopulation of tropical Southeast Asia, and the exertion of a massive influence on Japan, Korea, and possibly even India.

From Literature

The historical southward expansions of Burmese, Laotians, and Thais from South China completed the Sinification of tropical Southeast Asia.

From Literature

Speaking about religious policy, Zhang said the party would continue to push in the direction of "Sinification" to root out extremism and guide the faithful to follow "correct" beliefs.

From Reuters

Yet critics consider plucking young Tibetan nomads from their families as little more than crude Sinification by the Chinese state.

From Time