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Meaning of casinoization | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The process of turning something into a casino, or introducing elements akin to casino gambling.

uncountable

Examples

“Have we witnessed the "casinoization" of Wall Street with its emphasis on short-term returns on investments?”
“But for many less-well-off writers, such fees have moved out of range. It is difficult to know what is lost through this rapid casinoization of the literary marketplace, but I suspect a substantial degree of diversity of voice and perspective has gone missing.”
“Rather, the casinoization of gambling debates under New Labour reflected and reinforced a significant reorientation in political economic approach, involving the unabashed celebration of corporate leisure spectacles […]”
“The concept of casinoization refers to social, economic, cultural, and political consequences of the booming gambling industry in a specific society.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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