Meaning of the word objectification in English
What does objectification mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
objectification
US /ɑːbˌdʒek.tə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ɒbˌdʒek.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
Noun
1.
the action of degrading someone to the status of a mere object
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The advertisement was criticized for its objectification of women.
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He argued against the objectification of human beings in art.
2.
the expression of an abstract idea in a concrete form
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The statue was an objectification of their hopes and dreams.
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His theory is an objectification of complex philosophical concepts.