verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To divide (a social or political unit) into its component parts. transitive
2. 2
   To customize (a mass medium) so as to meet the requirements of individual consumers. transitive

Etymology

From de- + massify.

Related phrases

mass medium

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