objectification
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
The act of treating a person as an object, especially by valuing them only for their appearance or usefulness rather than as a full human being.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The advertisement was criticized for the _____ of its models."
Answer: objectification
In your own words, what does "objectification" mean?
The act of treating a person as an object, especially by valuing them only for their appearance or usefulness rather than as a full human being.
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