dehumanisation

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Noun dehumanisation has 1 sense

dehumanization, dehumanisation - the act of degrading people with respect to their best qualities; "science has been blamed for the dehumanization of modern life"
--₁ is a kind of degradation, debasement

Derived form: verb dehumanise₁

Definitions from the Web

Dehumanisation

Noun: The act or process of reducing someone or something to being less than human.

Example sentence: The dehumanisation of prisoners in war is a grave violation of human rights.

Noun: The state of being deprived of human qualities or attributes.

Example sentence: The dehumanisation of the workforce is a consequence of excessive mechanisation.

Verb: To treat someone or something as if they are not human.

Example sentence: The oppressive regime sought to dehumanise its citizens through propaganda and strict censorship.

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