humanization
/,hju:mənai'zeiʃn/
Definition
Noun: - The act or process of making something more human: This refers to the action of endowing something with human qualities, characteristics, or compassion. It involves making something less abstract, mechanical, or impersonal and more relatable, kind, or characteristic of human nature.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The humanization of the workplace through flexible hours improved employee morale.
- The novel's strength lies in the humanization of its historical figures, showing their personal struggles.
- There is a growing call for the humanization of technology in product design.
Advanced Usage
"Humanization of data": The process of presenting statistical or abstract data in a way that highlights its impact on real people and their stories.
- The charity's report focused on the humanization of the poverty statistics by sharing individual testimonies.
"Humanization in healthcare": The principle of treating patients with holistic, compassionate care that respects their dignity and individual experience, not just their medical condition.
- The new hospital policy emphasizes the humanization of care for terminal patients.
Variants and Related Words
- Humanize (verb): To make something more human or humane.
- The author sought to humanize the complex political issue.
- Dehumanization (noun): The opposite process; the act of depriving someone or something of human qualities or compassion.
- Propaganda often relies on the dehumanization of the enemy.
Synonyms
- Anthropomorphism: The attribution of human characteristics or behavior to a god, animal, or object. (Note: This is a specific type of humanization, often used in literature and art.)
- Personalization: The action of designing or producing something to meet someone's individual requirements or to make it seem personal.
Related Phrases and Concepts
- To bring a human face to [something]: To make a large-scale issue or abstract concept understandable by connecting it to individual human stories.
- The documentary aimed to bring a human face to the global refugee crisis.
Noun
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the act of making more human
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