dehistoricisation

[US]//ˌdiːhɪˌstɒrɪˈseɪʃən//
[UK]//ˌdiːhɪˌstɔːrɪˈseɪʃən//

Translation

n.the act or process of removing historical context from something; making something ahistorical or non-historical

Phrases & Collocations

dehistoricisation policy

systematic dehistoricisation

dehistoricisation process

total dehistoricisation

Example Sentences

critics argue that the dehistoricisation of cultural heritage leads to loss of identity.

the museum's new exhibit emphasizes dehistoricisation over accurate historical representation.

many communities resist the dehistoricisation of their traditional practices.

the dehistoricisation process often simplifies complex historical events.

academic researchers warn about the dangers of complete dehistoricisation in education.

some politicians benefit from the dehistoricisation of controversial historical periods.

the dehistoricisation trend has accelerated due to digital media consumption.

anthropologists study the dehistoricisation of indigenous knowledge systems.

the dehistoricisation of wartime memories affects intergenerational understanding.

film adaptations frequently involve dehistoricisation for dramatic effect.

cultural institutions face pressure to address systematic dehistoricisation in their collections.

the systematic dehistoricisation of national narratives has raised concerns among historians.

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