demythologize meaning

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demythologize (verb): remove the mythical element from (writings).

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Definition of demythologize

  1. remove the mythical element from (writings)
    • the Bible should be demythologized and examined for its historical value

    Synonyms: demythologise

    Opposite: mythologize

    Type of: change

    Related forms: demythologization

Scrabble score: 32 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in ZE · 13-letter words

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