Beautification: meaning, definitions and examples
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beautification
[ biːˌɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn ]
urban planning
The act of making something more beautiful, especially through the addition of decorative elements or improvements.
Synonyms
embellishment, enhancement, improvement, ornamentation
Examples of usage
- Beautification of the city park included planting colorful flowers and installing new benches.
- The beautification project aimed to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the downtown area.
environmental conservation
The process of restoring or preserving the natural beauty of an area, typically through landscaping, cleaning, or restoration efforts.
Synonyms
clean up, conservation, preservation, restoration
Examples of usage
- The beautification of the riverbank involved removing trash and planting native vegetation.
- The community organized a beautification campaign to clean up the local beach.
Translations
Translations of the word "beautification" in other languages:
🇵🇹 embelezamento
🇮🇳 सौंदर्यीकरण
🇩🇪 Verschönerung
🇮🇩 perindahan
🇺🇦 облагородження
🇵🇱 upiększenie
🇯🇵 美化
🇫🇷 embellissement
🇪🇸 embellecimiento
🇹🇷 güzelleştirme
🇰🇷 미화
🇸🇦 تجميل
🇨🇿 zkrášlení
🇸🇰 verschönerenie
🇨🇳 美化
🇸🇮 polepšanje
🇮🇸 fegurð
🇰🇿 көркейту
🇬🇪 გალამაზება
🇦🇿 gözəlləşdirmək
🇲🇽 embellecimiento
Word origin
The term 'beautification' originated in the late 19th century, derived from the word 'beautify' with the suffix '-ation'. It gained popularity during the urban renewal movements of the mid-20th century, emphasizing the importance of aesthetic improvements in urban and natural environments. Beautification projects have since become common practices in city planning and environmental conservation efforts.
See also: beautician, beautified, beautifier, beautiful, beautifully, beautify, beautifying.