— proletarianization , n.
/proh'li tair"ee euh nuyz'/ , v.t., proletarianized, proletarianizing .
1. to convert or transform into a member or members of the proletariat: to proletarianize the middle class.
2. to change to or adopt (the language, manners, etc.) of the proletariat.
Also, esp. Brit., proletarianise .
[ 1885-90; PROLETARIAN + -IZE ]