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dehumanizing

/dɪˈhjuːmənaɪzɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does dehumanizing mean?

adjective

Treating people as if they were not human; reducing someone to a mere object or animal. This can be done by denying their rights, dignity, or individuality.

Example

"The dehumanizing conditions in the prison led to widespread protests and calls for reform."

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