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Definition of objectification

objectification

/əbˌdʒɛktɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
ob · jec · ti · fi · ca · tion
Plural:objectifications
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Adjective:objectifying
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objectification Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The action or process of degrading someone to the status of a mere object, without regard for their personality, dignity, or agency.

Example

"The media critic wrote a compelling essay examining the objectification of people in modern advertising."

2

The expression or representation of an abstract idea, feeling, or concept in a concrete or physical form.

Example

"In philosophy and art, a sculpture can serve as the physical objectification of an artist's inner grief."

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• Rhymes for objectification

• Nearby Words

obituarist
obituary
object
objectification
objectify
objection
objectionable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century as a noun of action from the verb 'objectify', combining the Medieval Latin noun 'obiectum' (thing presented to the mind or senses) with the suffix '-fication' (from Latin 'facere', meaning to make).

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