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impersonalize, impersonalise [ɪmˈpɜːsənəˌlaɪz] vb (tr) to make impersonal, esp to rid of such human characteristics as sympathy, warmth, etc.; dehumanize impersonalization , impersonalisation n How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The constant repetition of the "same old sins," the impersonalization of the confessional, the all-too-frequent short shrift given to the penitents in the confessional, the new sense of freedom among Catholics, all are factors in the change of climate and status of the sacrament of penance. The folksy style that emphasized handcrafted designs was a reaction to the excessiveness of the Victorian era, reflecting a distrust of the Industrial Revolution and the increasing mechanization and impersonalization of society. For example, he suggests ways for companies to use the mass impersonalization of today's technology-driven culture to their advantage by periodically revisiting the "nostalgic" medium of handwritten letters. |
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