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  1. reappropriationnoun

    The act or process of reappropriating.

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  1. Reappropriation

    In linguistics, reappropriation, reclamation, or resignification is the cultural process by which a group reclaims words or artifacts that were previously used in a way disparaging of that group. It is a specific form of a semantic change (i.e. change in a word's meaning). Linguistic reclamation can have wider implications in the fields of discourse and has been described in terms of personal or sociopolitical empowerment.

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  1. reappropriation

    Reappropriation refers to the act of reclaiming or repurposing something, typically a cultural symbol, concept, or artifact, in a new or alternative context. It involves reinterpreting or subverting the original meaning or intent of the item to challenge or criticize existing social norms, power structures, or stereotypes. Reappropriation often occurs in art, literature, or other creative mediums as a means of fostering cultural and political discourse.

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  1. Reappropriation

    Reappropriation is the cultural process by which a group reclaims—re-appropriates—terms or artifacts that were previously used in a way disparaging of that group. For example, since the early 1970s, much terminology referring to homosexuality—such as gay and queer and poof—has been reappropriated. Another example of reappropriation would be an African American collecting lawn jockeys or other artifacts of darky iconography. The term reappropriation can also extend to counter-hegemonic re-purposing, such as citizens with no formal authority seizing unused public or private land for community use. The term reappropriation is an extension of the term appropriation or cultural appropriation used in anthropology, sociology and cultural studies to describe the hegemonic action of reabsorbing subcultural styles and forms, or those from other cultures, into mass culture through a process of commodification: the mass-marketing of alternate lifestyles, practices, and artifacts.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of reappropriation in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of reappropriation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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