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dehumanization [dihyo̅o̅′mənīzā′shən] Etymology: L, de, from, humanitas, human nature the process of losing altruistic or individual qualities, as may occur in some psychotic states or in environments that produce emotional trauma (prisoner-of-war). It may be influenced by external forces. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Unless that temptation is resisted, the world will suffer the kind of dehumanisation that was once imagined only by novelists. |
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