Popularization
(noun)
The act or process of making something widely known and accepted, especially by simplifying or vulgarizing it.
Origin:
From french popularisation, from latin popularis 'of the people'.
Examples:
- The popularization of science has made complex ideas accessible to a wider audience.
- The popularization of technology has been both a blessing and a curse, making it easier for people to communicate and access information, but also spreading misinformation more easily.
- The popularization of yoga has led to its commercialization, with many studios and classes now focused on making money rather than promoting wellness.
- The popularization of hip hop music in the 1990s helped to bring it into the mainstream, making it one of the most influential genres in the world today.
- The popularization of the Internet has had a profound impact on society, changing the way people communicate, access information, and even shop and do business.