🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

비사회화하다

Pronunciation / Transliteration: bi-sahoe-hwa-hada

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Desocialize/diːˈsoʊʃəlaɪz/
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"기술의 남용은 사람들을 비사회화할 수 있습니다."

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2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To remove or reduce social interactions or connections.

    "The pandemic forced many individuals to desocialize, leading to feelings of isolation."
  2. 2

    To cause someone to withdraw from social activities or relationships.

    "Excessive screen time can desocialize children, making it difficult for them to engage with peers."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'desocialize' is derived from the prefix 'de-', meaning to reverse or remove, combined with 'socialize', which comes from the Latin 'socialis', meaning 'of companionship'. The term emerged in the late 20th century as societies began to explore the effects of technology on social interactions.

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