de-anthropoˈmorphize, v.
[de- II. 1.]
trans. To deprive of its anthropomorphic character; to divest of its (attributed) human form. So de-anthropomorph-iˈzation, -ized, -izing, -ism.
| 1874 Fiske Cosmic Philos. I. 176 A continuous process of deanthropomorphization. 1879 J. Jacobs in 19th Cent. Sept. 499 The deanthropomorphised Deity of Maimonides. 1884 Pall Mall G. 4 Jan. 4/2 The ‘de-anthropomorphising’ process will continue, says Mr. Spencer. 1886 Romanes in Contemp. Rev. July 52 A continuous growth of ‘deanthropomorphism’..passing through polytheism into monotheism..a progressive ‘purification’ of theism. |