STIGMATIZATION

stigmatization, stigmatisation, branding

(noun) the act of stigmatizing

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

stigmatization (countable and uncountable, plural stigmatizations)

The process or act of stigmatizing.

(theology) The production of stigmata upon the body.

Source: Wiktionary


Stig`ma*ti*za"tion, n.

1. The act of stigmatizing.

2. (R. C. Ch.)

Definition: The production of stigmata upon the body. See Stigma, 8.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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17 November 2024

MONASTICISM

(noun) asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience


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Coffee Trivia

International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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