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dehumanization

UK
/diːˌhjuːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
US
/diˌhjumənəˈzeɪʃən/

Translations

dehumanizationnoun
dehumanizations
pl
The novel explores the theme of dehumanization in a dystopian society.
Роман исследует тему дегуманизации в антиутопическом обществе.
Synonyms
objectification
depersonalization
disempowerment
alienation
estrangement
dehumanizationadjective
UK
/diːˌhjuːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
US
/diˌhjumənəˈzeɪʃən/
Used attributively before a noun to describe something relating to or characterized by dehumanization.
Synonyms
dehumanizing
degrading
demeaning
debasing
humiliating
objectifying
brutalizing
demoralizing
denigrating
depersonalizing

Definitions

dehumanizationnoun
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
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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