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demythologized

/dɛmɪˈθɒləˌɡaɪzd/ verb · British & US
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What does demythologized mean?

verb

To remove the mythological or supernatural elements from something, especially a story or a person's image. To present a clear and authoritative explanation of something.

Example

"The historian's book demythologized the legend of the king, revealing a more nuanced and realistic portrait."

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