Modernization (Noun)
Meaning 1
A modernized version (as of a play).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The modernization of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet updated the classic tale for a contemporary audience.
- The theatre company's modernization of the classic Greek tragedy incorporated innovative stage design and special effects.
- In the modernization of the play, the characters' dialogue was rewritten to reflect modern slang and idioms.
- The director's modernization of the 19th-century novel as a stage play received critical acclaim for its fresh perspective.
- The modernization of the classic musical included new songs and choreography that blended traditional and contemporary styles.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Making modern in appearance or behavior; "the modernization of Nigeria will be a long process".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.