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dehumanization

/diːˌhjuːmənəˈzeɪʃən/
(UK: dehumanisation)
de · hu · man · i · za · tion
Plural:dehumanizations
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Adjective:dehumanizing
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dehumanization Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The psychological or social process of depriving a person or group of positive human qualities, dignity, or individuality, often to justify mistreatment or exclusion.

Example

"Historians frequently examine how propaganda contributes to the dehumanization of marginalized communities."

2

The act or process of making an environment, system, or activity mechanical, impersonal, and devoid of human warmth or compassion.

Example

"Critics argued that excessive reliance on automated metrics led to the dehumanization of the modern workplace."

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• Nearby Words

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degreed
degu
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dehumanize
dehumanizing
dehumidification

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dehumanization. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dehumanization
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