de-Stalinization

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The social process of neutralizing the influence of Joseph Stalin: This refers to a series of political reforms and symbolic actions aimed at reducing or eliminating the pervasive impact of the former Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. This process typically involved revising his policies, dismantling his personality cult, and removing monuments and renaming places dedicated in his honor.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The policy of de-stalinization began in earnest after Stalin's death.
    • Renaming the city was a significant act of de-stalinization.
Advanced Usage
  • As a historical concept: The term is often capitalized when referring to the specific period of Soviet history under Nikita Khrushchev.
    • Khrushchev's secret speech initiated a period of De-Stalinization.
Variants and Related Words
  • De-Stalinisation (noun): The British English spelling variant of "de-stalinization".
  • Destalinization (noun): An alternative spelling, often written as one word.
Synonyms
  • De-Stalinisation: The British spelling is a direct synonym.
  • Reform: A broader term for making changes, which can encompass the goals of de-stalinization.
Noun
  1. social process of neutralizing the influence of Joseph Stalin by revising his policies and removing monuments dedicated to him and renaming places named in his honor
    • his statue was demolished as part of destalinization