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conscientization

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A social concept, grounded in Marxist critical theory, that focuses on achieving an in-depth understanding of the world, allowing for the perception and exposure of social and political contradictions.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: education, human-sciences, sciences, social-science, sociology

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History

Etymology

From Portuguese conscientização.