dehumanize in English
- dehumanize⇄dehumanize, transitive verb, -ized,-izing.
to deprive of human qualities, such as interest or sympathy.
Ex. The knowledge, for which Buchenwald is a compact symbol, that men can be dehumanized, ... is not a reason for casting out the knowledge
dehumanize in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
Dehumanize
Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
English: /diːˈhjuːmənaɪz/
Definitions
- To deprive a person or group of human qualities, dignity, or identity.
- To treat someone as though they are not a human being.
Usage Examples
- Propaganda is often used to dehumanize the enemy during wartime.
- Slavery and segregation laws dehumanized entire populations.
Etymology
From de- ("reverse, remove") + human ("pertaining to people") + -ize (forming verbs), first recorded in the early 19th century.
Synonyms
Brutalize, degrade, objectify, demonize
Antonyms
Humanize, dignify, empathize, respect
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Deshumanizar | /desumanaˈθar/ |
| French | Déshumaniser | /dez.y.ma.ni.ze/ |
| German | Entmenschlichen | /ɛntˈmɛnʃlɪçən/ |
| Hindi | अमानवीकरण करना (Amanavikaran Karna) | /əˈmɑːnəvi.kəɾən kər.nɑː/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 非人化 (Fēi rén huà) | /feɪ˥˥ ʐən˧˥ xwa˥˩/ |
| Russian | Дегуманизировать (Degumanizirovat') | /dʲɪɡʊmənʲɪˈzʲirovətʲ/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /diːˈhjuː.mə.naɪz/
- American English: /diˈhjuː.mə.naɪz/
Historical Usage
The concept has been discussed in literature, human rights movements, and psychological studies, especially concerning war, slavery, and social discrimination.
Cultural Nuances
Dehumanization is often used as a tool in propaganda to justify violence and oppression. Many social movements aim to counteract dehumanization through education and activism.
More Information
Psychologists study dehumanization in the context of prejudice, aggression, and systemic discrimination. Societies combat dehumanization through legal frameworks and ethical discourse.