noun
disenchantment
Disenchantment (noun) means the act of disenchanting or the state of being disenchanted.
noun
1
The act of disenchanting or the state of being disenchanted.
2
Freeing from false belief or illusions.
3
The devaluation of religion or mysticism apparent in modern society.
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Etymology
From dis- + enchantment. In the social sciences sense a calque of German Entzauberung, as used by sociologist Max Weber.
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What is the meaning of disenchantment?
"disenchantment" (noun) means the act of disenchanting or the state of being disenchanted.
What are the different meanings of disenchantment?
"disenchantment" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of disenchanting or the state of being disenchanted; 2. Freeing from false belief or illusions; 3. The devaluation of religion or mysticism apparent in modern society.