1. the action of treating a person as an object, especially by reducing them to their physical appearance or sexual appeal
Usage: often used in feminist discourse
2. the representation of abstract ideas or concepts in concrete or material form
Usage: formal; philosophical

Examples

• The advertisement was criticized for its objectifications of women.
• Media objectifications often reduce people to stereotypes.
• The philosopher discussed objectifications of abstract concepts in art.
• These objectifications of beauty standards harm self-esteem.
• The study examined objectifications in popular culture.
• Critics argued the film contained harmful objectifications.
• The artist’s work explored objectifications of human emotions.