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objectification

/ˌɒbdʒɛktɪˈfaɪkən/ noun · British & US
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What does objectification mean?

noun

The practice of regarding people as objects, especially in a sexual context, or the act of treating something as an object.

Example

"The objectification of women in advertising has been a topic of debate in recent years."

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