dehumanization

UK
/diːˌhjuːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
US
/diˌhjumənəˈzeɪʃən/
dehumanizationnoun
dehumanizations
pl
Translations
The dehumanization of prisoners during the war led to widespread condemnation from international human rights organizations.
La déshumanisation des prisonniers pendant la guerre a suscité une condamnation généralisée de la part des organisations internationales de défense des droits de l'homme.
Definitions
The process of depriving a person or group of positive human qualities, making them seem less human.
The dehumanization of prisoners during the war led to widespread condemnation from international human rights organizations.
The state or condition resulting from being deprived of human qualities or dignity.
The film depicts the dehumanization experienced by refugees forced to live in overcrowded camps.
dehumanizationadjective
UK
/diːˌhjuːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
US
/diˌhjumənəˈzeɪʃən/
Used attributively before a noun to describe something relating to or characterized by dehumanization.
Translations
The regime employed dehumanization propaganda techniques to vilify its opponents.
Le régime a employé des techniques de propagande déshumanisantes pour vilipender ses opposants.
Definitions
Relating to or characterized by the act or process of dehumanizing.
The regime employed dehumanization propaganda techniques to vilify its opponents.