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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

appropriative

/ˌæprəˈpɪətɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does appropriative mean?

adjective

Tending to take or claim something as one's own, often in a way that is considered unjust or unfair.

Example

"The company's appropriative marketing strategy was criticized for exploiting the cultural heritage of indigenous communities."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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