appropriation
noun/əˌproʊpriˈeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #8,631 most common English word
Meaning
The act of taking something for one's own use, often without permission; also the allocation of funds for a specific purpose.
Example sentence
The artist faced criticism for her cultural appropriation of traditional indigenous designs.
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