Afghanization

English

noun
Definitions
  • The gradual process of returning control of Afghanistan to the people of that country.
  • non-Pashtuns assimilating into the Pashtun culture
  • Language shift to Pashto
  • Mass immigration/colonization of Pashtun people into a specific area (e.g. Peshawar has been Afghanized, displacing the Hindko culture).

Etymology

Suffix from English Afghan.

Origin

English

Afghan

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