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... > social science subjects > sociology > race, ethnicity and migration > black studies > concepts in black studies > creolization
... > social science subjects > education > educational systems > formal education > educational stages > tertiary education > higher education > postsecondary education > black studies > concepts in black studies > creolization
... > social science subjects > education > educational systems > curriculum > subjects of study > social science education > civic education > ethnic studies > black studies > concepts in black studies > creolization
social science subjects > politics and international relations > global studies > global culture and media > creolization

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creolization  

Definition

  • Creolization refers to processes of cultural syncretism or transformation, especially of people, language, and social customs around the world. The term derives from the Portuguese word crioulo and gained common usage in Spanish plantation societies in the Americas during the 16th century. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Studies; Creolization]

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