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Entmenschlichung
German → American English
American English
Dehumanization
Der Prozess, Menschen ihre Würde, Menschlichkeit oder Individualität abzusprechen.
Die Entmenschlichung von Minderheiten ist ein häufiges Thema in der Geschichts- und Sozialwissenschaft.Use Entmenschlichung for the process of treating people as less than human, often in social, political, or historical contexts. It is a formal noun and is commonly used in discussions of violence, propaganda, discrimination, or prison and war language.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Entmenschlichung mean in English?
Entmenschlichung means dehumanization.
Is Entmenschlichung a formal word?
Yes, Entmenschlichung is a formal noun and is often used in academic, political, or historical contexts.
What is the verb form of Entmenschlichung?
The related verb is entmenschlichen, which means to dehumanize.
How do you use Entmenschlichung in a sentence?
For example: Die Entmenschlichung von Gefangenen ist ein schweres ethisches Problem. = The dehumanization of prisoners is a serious ethical problem.