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casualize

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To become, or cause to become, casual; to become regarded casually

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • We are concerned about the spread of casualized racism.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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verb

Meaning 2

To convert from regular to casual labor

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK

Topics: economics, sciences

Examples

  • Many of the workers have been casualized during the recent downturn.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English casual Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō)bor. Late Latin -izōder. Middle French -iserbor. Middle English -isen English -ize English casualize From casual + -ize.

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Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: casualiser — Translations