depersonalize
[ dee-pur-suh-nl-ahyz ]
verb (used with object),de·per·son·al·ized, de·per·son·al·iz·ing.
to make impersonal.
to deprive of personality or individuality: a mechanistic society that is depersonalizing its members.
Origin of depersonalize
1First recorded in 1865–70; de- + personalize
- Also especially British, de·per·son·al·ise .
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British Dictionary definitions for depersonalize
depersonalize
depersonalise
/ (dɪˈpɜːsnəˌlaɪz) /
verb(tr)
to deprive (a person, organization, system, etc) of individual or personal qualities; render impersonal
to cause (someone) to lose his sense of personal identity
Origin of depersonalize
1C19: from de- + personal + -ize
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