Estonianized
Estonianized is a term that refers to the process of adopting Estonian language, culture, or nationality. It can also refer to the adoption of Estonian place names, personal names, or the modification of existing names to sound more Estonian. This process has occurred at various times in Estonian history, particularly after periods of foreign rule when efforts were made to promote the Estonian language and identity.
Historically, Estonianization has been a response to assimilation pressures from dominant cultures. Following periods of Russian
In the context of personal names, Estonianization often involved changing non-Estonian surnames to Estonian ones, or
The concept of Estonianization can also apply to the adaptation of foreign words or concepts into the