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dehumanization

/diːˌhjuːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

/diˌhjumənəˈzeɪʃən/

dehumanizationnoun

dehumanizations

Translations

The novel explores the theme of dehumanization in a dystopian society.

Роман исследует тему дегуманизации в антиутопическом обществе.

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.

Synonyms

dehumanizationadjective

/diːˌhjuːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

/diˌhjumənəˈzeɪʃən/

Used attributively before a noun to describe something relating to or characterized by dehumanization.

Definitions

Relating to or characterized by the act or process of dehumanizing.

The regime employed dehumanization propaganda techniques to vilify its opponents.

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