deanthropomorphism

American

[dee-an-thruh-puh-mawr-fiz-uhm] / diˌæn θrə pəˈmɔr fɪz əm /

noun

the ridding of philosophy or religion of anthropomorphic beliefs and doctrines.

Other Word Forms

deanthropomorphic adjective

Etymology

Origin of deanthropomorphism

First recorded in 1885–90; de- + anthropomorphism

Example Sentences

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Hence, as Mr. Fiske has shown in detail, so soon as anthropomorphism has assumed its highest state of development, it begins to be replaced by a continuous growth of 'deanthropomorphism,' which, passing through polytheism into monotheism, eventually ends in a progressive 'purification' of theism—by which is meant a progressive metamorphosis of the theistic conception, tending to remove from Deity the attributes of Humanity.

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