demythologisation
World English Dictionary
demythologize or demythologise (ˌdiːmɪˈθɒləˌdʒaɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to eliminate all mythical elements from (a piece of writing, esp the Bible) so as to arrive at an essential meaning |
| 2. | to restate (a message, esp a religious one) in rational terms |
| demythologise or demythologise | |
| —vb | |
| demythologi'zation or demythologise | |
| —n | |
| demythologi'sation or demythologise | |
| —n | |
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| demythologisation | |
noun | |
| the restatement of a message (as a religious one) in rational terms [syn: demythologization] |
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Demythologisation
is always a great word to know.
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| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare. |
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