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Definition of Demystification
1. Noun. the removal of mystery or confusion surrounding a topic or idea. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Demystification
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Demystification
Literary usage of Demystification
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Back from Utopia: The Challenge of the Modern Movementby Hubert-Jan Henket, Hilde Heynen by Hubert-Jan Henket, Hilde Heynen (2002)
"... construction and demystification, it seems that the present one before anything
else is continuing the process of demystification by unravelling the ..."
2. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"... Evening Post (Nottingham, England), 13 July 1974 Probably no one needs to be
remi nded of miles per hour, miles per gallon, and such The demystification ..."
3. Europe: Dimensions of Peace by Björn Hettne (1988)
"The more so since the demystification of new militarism exposes a great but simple
secret: major armament programmes do not so much serve as preparations ..."
4. Hostile to Democracy: The Movement System and Political Repression in Uganda by Peter Bouckaert, Human Rights Watch (Organization, Human Rights Watch (Organization) (1999)
"First, there was the demystification of the gun [ie, teaching the population not
to fear guns]. Second, there was the political education, which included a ..."
5. The Urban Condition: space, community, and self in the contemporary metropolis by Ghent Urban Studies Team (1999)
"... I indicate, however, that this gesture of demystification has a sobering impact
on the utopia of a locally based urban politics. ..."
6. Information and Communication Technologies for Development in Africa by Ramata Molo Thioune (2003)
"... they express curiosity and willingness to discover more about them -
demystification is underway. The next stage occurs when there is a show of interest ..."
7. Conceptions of Social Inquiry by J. J. Snyman (1993)
"The demystification of nature freed man of its bonds. But the Enlightenment was
transformed into its opposite. Today the earth shines under the sign of a ..."
8. Helsinki Process: Negotiating Security & Cooperation in Europe. by John Fry (1999)
"... to the "demystification" of military activities on the continent of
Europe.ii4 Ambassador Goodby explained the significance of the NATO measures by ..."
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