deanthropomorphism

[ dee-an-thruh-puh-mawr-fiz-uhm ]

/ diˌæn θrə pəˈmɔr fɪz əm /

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noun

the ridding of philosophy or religion of anthropomorphic beliefs and doctrines.

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Origin of deanthropomorphism

First recorded in 1885–90; de- + anthropomorphism

OTHER WORDS FROM deanthropomorphism

de·an·thro·po·mor·phic, adjective

Words nearby deanthropomorphism

de-anglicization, Deanna, Dean of Faculty, dean of guild, dean's list, deanthropomorphism, dear, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Dear John, Dear John letter