dehistorization

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Translation

n.the process of removing or diminishing historical context from something; making something appear without historical background or development; (academic) the ideological practice of eliminating historical analysis or perspectives from a subject, theory, or narrative

Phrases & Collocations

dehistorization process

systematic dehistorization

cultural dehistorization

complete dehistorization

dehistorization policy

ideological dehistorization

deliberate dehistorization

collective dehistorization

Example Sentences

the systematic dehistorization of national curricula has alarmed many educators.

cultural dehistorization often occurs during periods of rapid modernization.

critics argue that the dehistorization of collective memory weakens social cohesion.

the dehistorization process in this region took several decades to complete.

some scholars link political dehistorization to authoritarian governance.

the museum's new exhibit avoids dehistorization by presenting primary sources.

dehistorization of traditional narratives can lead to loss of cultural identity.

television dramas frequently undergo dehistorization for entertainment purposes.

the dehistorization trend in education concerns parents and teachers alike.

complete dehistorization of historical events distorts public understanding.

anthropologists study how colonial powers used dehistorization as a tool.

preventing dehistorization requires commitment to accurate historical documentation.

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