English Explanatory Dictionary

dehumanization

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act or process of dehumanizing.

Pronunciation

/diːˌhjuːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-dehumanization.wav

Word forms

dehumanization dehumanizations dehumanisation

Etymology

From de- + humanization or dehumanize + -ation or de- + human + -ization.

Antonyms

anthropomorphism humanization

Related words

dewomanization
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