benevolent assimilation
The assimilation of a group of foreigners by absorbing them into a new culture, with…The assimilation of a group of foreigners by absorbing them into a new culture, with the primary stated reason being that it is an act of benevolence.
Meaning
1 senses(Philippines, US, countable, historical, uncountable)The assimilation of a group of foreigners by absorbing them into a new culture, with the primary stated reason being that it is an act of benevolence.
Origin
Coined in 1898 by President William McKinley justifying the invasion of the Philippines.Coined in 1898 by President William McKinley justifying the invasion of the Philippines.
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Forms
plural: benevolent assimilations| Singular | benevolent assimilation |
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Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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