Conflation [Noun]

Sentence: It is time to undo this conflation of religion and politics. Instead of seeing this politicization of religion as natural — or even, as some Muslims do, something to be proud of — we should see it as a problem that requires a solution. (Source: www.nytimes.com)

Meaning: Merging of two or more sets of information, texts, ideas, etc. into one.

How To Remember?

“Conflation” should remind you of convergence of two flats to make a bigger flat! You just break the wall between the two flats to make a bigger house! Remember thus.

Synonyms?

Admixture; Alloy; Amalgamation; Composite; Compound; Blend; Emulsion.

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[Conflation of roads!]

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