instrumentalisation

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English

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Etymology

From instrumental +‎ -isation.

Noun

instrumentalisation (countable and uncountable, plural instrumentalisations)

  1. (philosophy) The treatment of an idea as an instrument that functions as a guide to action.

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French

Etymology

From instrumentaliser +‎ -ation.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɛ̃s.tʁy.mɑ̃.ta.li.za.sjɔ̃/
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Noun

instrumentalisation f (plural instrumentalisations)

  1. making use of something to achieve a practical or political goal, manipulation
    Synonym: récupération à des fins politiques

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