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appropriation

/əˌprɪpriˈeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does appropriation mean?

noun

The act of taking something for one's own use, often without permission. The act of using or representing something in a way that is not original or authentic.

Example

"The artist's use of a famous painting as the background for her selfie was an example of cultural appropriation."

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