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dehumanization
/dˌɛhjuːmˌanaɪzˈeɪʃən/
dehumanisation
Dehumanization
01
the process or practice of treating a person or group as less than fully human by denying their individuality, dignity, or emotional life
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
plural form
dehumanizations
Examples
Propaganda during the conflict relied on dehumanization, describing the enemy as vermin to justify brutal policies.
Lexical Tree
dehumanization
humanization
human
