sedentarization

English

Alternative forms

• sedentarisation (UK)

Etymology

From sedentarize +‎ -ation or sedentary +‎ -ization.

Noun

sedentarization (uncountable)

1. (anthropology) The settling of a nomadic population; the transition from a nomadic lifestyle to a sedentary one.

   Coordinate term: nomadization

Related terms

• sedentism
• sedentariness

Translations

Translations

• Finnish: aloilleen asettuminen, paikoilleen asettuminen, sedentarisoituminen
• French: sédentarisation (fr) f