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Meaning of Orbanization | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
/ˌɔːbɑːnaɪˈzeɪʃən/

Definitions

The process by which a (typically Western) democracy becomes undemocratic as an authoritarian leader takes control of its institutions and degrades the rule of law in order to remain in power.

derogatory, slang, uncountable

Equivalents

Deutsch Orbanisierung

Examples

“The Great Recession after 2008 that hit the east very hard is well discussed. But the authoritarian turn, first in Putin’s Russia and then the “Orbanization” of a large part of the former Soviet Bloc, the so-called Visegrad countries, especially Hungary and Poland and its impact on Europe and the EU, would have required a deep analysis.”

CEFR level

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

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