demythologize

verb de·my·thol·o·gize \ˌdē-mi-ˈthä-lə-ˌjīz\

Definition of DEMYTHOLOGIZE

transitive verb

: to divest of mythological forms in order to uncover the meaning underlying them <demythologize the Gospels>

: to divest of mythical elements or associations

— de·my·thol·o·gi·za·tion \-ˌthä-lə-jə-ˈzā-shən\ noun

— de·my·thol·o·giz·er \-ˈthä-lə-ˌjī-zər\ noun

1950

Next Word in the Dictionary: den (noun)Previous Word in the Dictionary: demystifyAll Words Near: demythologize

What made you want to look up demythologize? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears