Macaulayism

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noun

The act of westernization of upper class Indians using educational reform.

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Meanings

nounMacaulayism (uncountable)
  1. IndiaderogatoryuncountableThe act of westernization of upper class Indians using educational reform.

Origin

From Macaulay + -ism, from the name of Thomas Babington Macaulay, who was instrumental in introducing English as a medium of instruction for higher education in India.

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APA

Macaulayism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Macaulayism

MLA

“Macaulayism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Macaulayism. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Macaulayism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Macaulayism.

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