Definition of devalorize in English:
devalorize
(British devalorise)
verb diːˈvalərʌɪzdēˈvaləˌrīz
[with object]rare Devalue.
cultural mythology which is devalorized by its implicit feminization
Example sentencesExamples
- I argue that one of the most pressing human rights issues for the new century is the continued devalorized commodification of Mexican-origin populations.
- Moreover, nondisclosure devalorizes a critically public part of the information infrastructure developed to monitor housing finance in the United States.
- Since in popular Anglophone consciousness the regime's policy is to devalorize all Anglophones or see them as deficient, they believe that they can gain national recognition or visibility by excelling in the international arena.
- The hunt for earlier evidence of Italian contact (as if this could somehow mitigate the massive Italian influx of the 16th century) has been abandoned in favor of a careful reappraisal of the formerly devalorized late Gothic.
Derivatives
noundiːvalərʌɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n
rare Such annihilation does not refer just to the devalorization of physical and financial capital, but relates to human and social capital collectively curtailing interactive learning.
Example sentencesExamples
- The devalorization of what no longer serves us is not our affair; let others take care of it.
- There is no extolling of peace but a strong argument in its favour is made through the devalorization of war.
- It is decadent, because its need for devalorization impels it to war and unceasing violence.
- Public data systems devoted to civil rights goals have suffered a corresponding devalorization.
Origin
Early 20th century: from French dévaloriser.