1. the process of turning real events or people into fiction
2. a fictional work based on real events or people

Examples

• The movie was a fictionalization of the famous court case.
• Her novel is a fictionalization of her grandmother’s life story.
• The author’s fictionalization of historical events sparked controversy.
• The play represents a fictionalization of the political scandal.
• Critics praised the careful fictionalization of the war memoir.
• The fictionalization changed many details to protect people’s privacy.