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Definition of impersonality noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

impersonality

noun
 
/ɪmˌpɜːsəˈnæləti/
 
/ɪmˌpɜːrsəˈnæləti/
[uncountable]
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  1. (usually disapproving) a lack of friendly human feelings or atmosphere that may have the effect of making you feel unimportant
    • the cold impersonality of some modern cities
  2. the fact of not referring to any particular person
    • He always strived for objectivity and impersonality in his criticisms.
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