What does dehumanisation mean?
Definitions for dehumanisation
de·hu·man·i·sa·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
dehumanization, dehumanisationnoun
the act of degrading people with respect to their best qualities
"science has been blamed for the dehumanization of modern life"
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dehumanisation
Dehumanisation is the psychological or social process of degrading, diminishing, or denying the humanity of a person or a group of people. This can be done through acts of violence, exclusion, or discrimination, as well as through language or images that objectify or belittle. The purpose of dehumanisation is often to justify or rationalize inhumane treatment, oppression, or exploitation.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of dehumanisation in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of dehumanisation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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