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dehumanization

UK/di:,hju:-mənai'zeiʃən/US/di:,hju:mәnai'zeiʃәn; -ni'z-/
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Definitions

n.

The process of stripping people of their human qualities or dignity.

非人化,剥夺人性的过程。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
de-down, away, reversal
+
human-earth, ground, low; (extended) human; moist
+
-izationone who, relating to
=dehumanization

The noun of dehumanize: the process of taking away people's humanity. See dehumanize.

Root hum still carries 46 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The novel explores the dehumanization of workers in the factory.

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