Dispersonalize

/dɪsˈpɜːrsənəlaɪz/ verb

Definition

To remove personal qualities from something; to treat someone as if they are not a person with individual identity.

Etymology

From dis- (prefix meaning 'reverse' or 'remove') + personalize (from person, Latin persona 'character/mask'). The verb form indicates making something less personal.

Kelly Says

Large institutions often dispersonalize interactions through automated systems and policies—this is why people feel less valued in bureaucracies compared to small businesses where personal relationships matter.

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