appropriation
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /əˌproʊpriˈeɪʃən/ · UK /əˌprəʊpriˈeɪʃən/
Forms: appropriations
appropriation means: The act of taking something for your own use or benefit, often without permission.
noun
The act of taking something for your own use or benefit, often without permission.
- They protested the appropriation of their land.
- The book discusses cultural appropriation in fashion.
- His appropriation of company funds led to dismissal.
Money that a government sets aside to spend on a particular purpose.
- The appropriation will fund new schools.
- Parliament approved the annual appropriation.
- These appropriations cover road repairs and hospital equipment.
Questions about appropriation
What does appropriation mean?
The act of taking something for your own use or benefit, often without permission.
What is appropriation in other languages?
Türkçe: sahiplenme · Español: apropiación · Français: appropriation · Deutsch: Aneignung · Italiano: appropriazione · 日本語: 流用
How do you pronounce appropriation?
In American English /əˌproʊpriˈeɪʃən/; in British English /əˌprəʊpriˈeɪʃən/.
How do you use appropriation in a sentence?
They protested the appropriation of their land. The book discusses cultural appropriation in fashion.
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