immiserization

noun

im·​mis·​er·​i·​za·​tion

iˌmizərə̇ˈzāshən,

-ˌrīˈz-

plural -s

: act of making or state of becoming miserable

especially : impoverishment

the immiserization of the proletariat

Word History

Etymology

in- entry 2 + miserable + -ization; intended as translation of German verelendung

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