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dehumanisation

/diːˌhjuː.mə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

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noun

C1formalcommon/diːˌhjuː.mə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

uncountable

A noun referring to the act of depriving individuals of their positive human qualities, dignity, or individuality, often resulting in degradation or mistreatment.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее лишение людей их положительных человеческих качеств, достоинства или индивидуальности, часто приводящее к унижению или жестокому обращению.
  1. Degradation of human qualities C1 formal

    The act of depriving people of their positive human attributes, such as kindness, compassion, or individuality.

    • The propaganda campaign aimed at the dehumanisation of the enemy.
    • Dehumanisation in the workplace can lead to a loss of morale.
    • History shows that dehumanisation often precedes acts of violence.

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    Synonyms: animalizationbrutalizationdebasementdegradation

  • dehumanisations plural form
  • dehumanisations' possessive plural form
  • dehumanisation's possessive singular form