Italianization
Sign in to saveright|thumb|A leaflet from the period of Fascist Italianization prohibiting singing or speaking in the "Slavic language" in the streets, public places and shops of Dignano (now Vodnjan, [[Croatia). Signed by the Squadristi (blackshirts), and threatening the use of "persuasive methods" in enforcement.]]
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- Regions and populations affected
- Istria, Julian March and Dalmatia
- South Tyrol
- Aosta Valley
- Sardinia
- Dodecanese islands
- Ionian Islands
- References
right|thumb|A leaflet from the period of Fascist Italianization prohibiting singing or speaking in the "Slavic language" in the streets, public places and shops of Dignano (now Vodnjan, [[Croatia). Signed by the Squadristi (blackshirts), and threatening the use of "persuasive methods" in enforcement.]]
Italianization ( ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ) is the spread of Italian culture, language and identity by way of integration or assimilation. It is also known for a process organized by the Kingdom of Italy to force cultural and ethnic assimilation of the native populations living, primarily, in the former Austro-Hungarian territories that were transferred to Italy after World War I in exchange for Italy having joined the Triple Entente in 1915; this process was mainly conducted during the period of Fascist rule between 1922 and 1943.