rehumanise

Definition

To restore the qualities of human compassion, dignity, or cultural value to a society that has become detached or degraded.

Etymology

The word is formed by adding the prefix 're-' (meaning 'again') to 'humanise,' which traces back to the Latin 'humanus,' meaning 'human' or 'kind.' It emerged in modern English to describe the intentional act of restoring human-centered values.

In the news

The Vice Chancellor uses the term to express the university's commitment to using literature and the arts to improve society. It serves as a philosophical mission statement for the institution's focus on humanistic development.

SDU hosts poets, writers in courtesy visit, pledges support for creative culture

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