appropriative Synonyms
appropriative Meaning
appropriative (a)
of or relating to or given to the act of taking for yourself
appropriative (a.)
Appropriating; making, or tending to, appropriation; as, an appropriative act.
appropriative Sentence Examples
- The appropriative nature of colonial powers often resulted in the exploitation of indigenous resources.
- Critics argue that certain forms of art can be appropriative when they borrow elements from marginalized cultures without proper acknowledgment.
- The company's marketing campaign was deemed appropriative for its use of cultural symbols without understanding their significance.
- Some fashion designers have faced backlash for their appropriative use of traditional attire from different cultures.
- The appropriative tendencies of multinational corporations have been scrutinized for their impact on local economies.
- The author's novel was criticized for its appropriative portrayal of indigenous characters and customs.
- Historically, the art world has been accused of being appropriative by taking inspiration from diverse cultures without giving credit.
- Educational curricula must avoid being appropriative by incorporating accurate and respectful representations of all cultures.
- The appropriative practices of certain businesses have led to calls for greater accountability and ethical standards.
- Engaging in cultural exchanges respectfully can promote understanding and appreciation rather than being appropriative.
FAQs About the word appropriative
of or relating to or given to the act of taking for yourselfAppropriating; making, or tending to, appropriation; as, an appropriative act.
allotment,subsidy, grant,allocation, endowment, fund, allowance, entitlement, aid, annuity
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The appropriative nature of colonial powers often resulted in the exploitation of indigenous resources.
Critics argue that certain forms of art can be appropriative when they borrow elements from marginalized cultures without proper acknowledgment.
The company's marketing campaign was deemed appropriative for its use of cultural symbols without understanding their significance.
Some fashion designers have faced backlash for their appropriative use of traditional attire from different cultures.
