Moralization: meaning, definitions and examples
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moralization
[ mɔːrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən ]
ethical teaching
Moralization refers to the process of becoming moral or imbued with moral characteristics. This can involve adopting ethical principles or societal values that guide behavior and decision-making. It often encompasses the efforts made by individuals or groups to instill a sense of right and wrong in themselves or others. Moralization can occur in various contexts, including education, religion, and societal norms.
Synonyms
ethical instruction, moral development, moral education
Examples of usage
- The moralization of society is essential for maintaining order.
- His speech focused on the moralization of community values.
- The novel addresses the moralization process of its protagonist.
Translations
Translations of the word "moralization" in other languages:
🇵🇹 moralização
🇮🇳 नैतिकता का विकास
🇩🇪 Moralisation
🇮🇩 moraliasi
🇺🇦 моралізація
🇵🇱 moralizacja
🇯🇵 道徳化
🇫🇷 moralisation
🇪🇸 moralización
🇹🇷 ahlaklaştırma
🇰🇷 도덕화
🇸🇦 تأصيل الأخلاق
🇨🇿 moralizace
🇸🇰 moralizácia
🇨🇳 道德化
🇸🇮 moralizacija
🇮🇸 siðfræðing
🇰🇿 моральдендіру
🇬🇪 მორალიზაცია
🇦🇿 moralizasiya
🇲🇽 moralización
Etymology
The term 'moralization' is derived from the root word 'moral', which has its origins in the Latin 'moralis', meaning 'pertaining to manners'. This Latin term itself comes from 'mos', 'moris', meaning 'custom' or 'habit'. The use of 'moral' in English dates back to the late 14th century, originally implying a relation to conduct and ethics. The suffix '-ization' suggests a process, coming from the Latin '-izatio', a conversion suffix used in various English terms since the late 19th century. Therefore, moralization entails the transformation or instillation of moral values within societal or individual contexts, evolving significantly with philosophical and psychological advancements over the centuries.