de-anthropomorphizev.
transitive. To deprive of its anthropomorphic character; to divest of its (attributed) human form.
Derivatives
de-anthropomorphiˈzation n.
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1874 J. Fiske Outl. Cosmic Philos. I. 176 A continuous process of deanthropomorphization.
de-anthropomorphized adj.
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1879 J. Jacobs in 19th Cent. Sept. 499 The deanthropomorphised Deity of Maimonides.
de-anthropomorphizing adj.
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1884 Pall Mall Gaz. 4 Jan. 4/2 The ‘de-anthropomorphising’ process will continue, says Mr. Spencer.
de-anthropomorphism n.
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1886 Romanes in Contemp. Rev. July 52 A continuous growth of ‘deanthropomorphism’..passing through polytheism into monotheism..a progressive ‘purification’ of theism.
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