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Dehistoricize

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Dehistoricize is a verb meaning (transitive) To separate or remove from history; to deprive of historical context.

Meaning

(transitive) To separate or remove from history; to deprive of historical context.

Example Sentences

Because the stunts disassociate these effects from their usual context, Jackass mimics state violence only to dehistoricize and depoliticize it.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include decontextualize, decontextualise, deculturalize, demythologize, deculturize, declassicize.

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