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humanization

humanization

2 6.3
To make something seem more like a real person with feelings
  • noun
  • /ˌhjuːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
translation icon : humanización
  • Both of these issues speak to the need for personalization and humanization of the system and the processes within.

But it is about a continual humanization of the structures that they have.

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Examples

  • The humanization of education aims to make learning more relatable and engaging for students.

  • So there has always been this thread of humanization of candidates through media.

  • The humanization of the planet is the price we have paid for the planetization of the human.

    Academic text (1993)

  • The humanization of both religions may be a good starting point for rapprochement.

    Blog text (10)

  • As we enter the 21st century, our best efforts must be directed toward the humanization of society through the nurture of our children.

    Academic text (2001)

  • The Catholic Church has shifted its attitude in its social teaching: it now condemns political apathy and is actively committed to the humanization of life and to world justice.

    Academic text (1992)

  • Navajo people can develop a critical consciousness of the oppression they live in now and change the education system to promote the humanization of the people on Din terms.

    Academic text (2008)

  • In general, however, these strong working relationships produced joint working proposals for multi-party talks by a cross-section of political representatives, ethical codes for political negotiations, and proposals for processes of humanization and pacification in the wake of past violence.

    Academic text (2006)

  • Advocates are focused on the humanization of healthcare, emphasizing compassion and understanding in patient treatment.

  • Through storytelling, the program promotes the humanization of historical figures, allowing students to see their lives and struggles.

Synonyms

anthropomorphization
vshumanization
  • Specialized
1 9.9

The act of giving human qualities to animals or objects

is the general process of making things more like people
anthropomorphosis
vshumanization
  • Specialized
9.9

Giving human form or qualities to animals and other things

is about giving people qualities in general situations, not only form change
hominization
vshumanization
  • Formal
9.9

The idea that a being that is not human becomes human and gains human qualities

is the ordinary process of making things more like people rather than becoming people

How Human

humanization
2 6.3
dehumanization
  • Offensive
4 7.8

Surface Forms

humanization singular
humanizations plural

Morphology

humanization = humanize (transparent) = human + ize + ation

The verb 'humanize' is a clear, productive formation from 'human' + '-ize', and adding '-ation' forms the noun denoting the process.

Etymology

The word humanization comes from human ('person' or 'human') plus the ending -ize ('to make') and -ation ('the process'), so it means the process of 'making' something more 'human'.