| 单词 | demythologize |
| 释义 | demythologize —demythologization, n. —demythologizer, n. /dee'mi thol"euh juyz'/, v. , demythologized, demythologizing. v.t. 1. to divest of mythological or legendary attributes or forms, as in order to permit clearer appraisal and understanding: to demythologize the music dramas of Richard Wagner for modern listeners. 2. to make less mysterious or mythical so as to give a more human character to: to demythologize the presidency. v.i. 3. to separate mythological, legendary, or apocryphal elements from a writing, work of art, historical figure, etc. Also, esp. Brit., demythologise. [1945-50; DE- + MYTHOLOGIZE] |
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