Polonization

Polonisation or Polonization (; ; ; ; ) is the acquisition or imposition of elements of Polish culture, in particular the Polish language. This happened in some historic periods among non-Polish populations in territories controlled by or substantially under the influence of Poland.

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Event.title: Polonisation
Event.image_name: Borders of Polish states and Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth (union state of the Crown of the Kingdom of Poland and Grand Duchy of Lithuania).png
Event.caption: Poland's and the Commonwealth's historical borders
Event.image_size: 320px
Event.duration: 1569–1945
Event.place: Poland throughout history
Event.blank_label: Borders

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Medieval Poland
Polish–Lithuanian Union (1385–1795)
Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Church and education
Royal court
Ruthenian lands
Royal Prussia
Lithuanian and Belarusian lands
Second Polish Republic (1918–1939)
Belarusians
Ukrainians
Religion
Education
Land reform
Lithuanians
Post–World War II
References
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Like other examples of cultural assimilation, Polonization could be either voluntary or forced. It was most visible in territories where the Polish language or culture was dominant or where their adoption could result in increased prestige or social status, as was the case with the nobilities of Ruthenia and Lithuania. To a certain extent, political authorities have administratively promoted Polonization, particularly during the interwar period and in the period following World War II.