deanthropomorphism
[ dee-an-thruh-puh-mawr-fiz-uh m ]
/ diˌæn θrə pəˈmɔr fɪz əm /
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, adjectiveWords nearby deanthropomorphism
dean of guild, dean's list, deane, deanery, deanna, deanthropomorphism, dear, dear john, dear john letter, dear me, dearborn
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