Meaning of neotenize | Babel Free
Definitions
To regard (an adult person or animal) as a child; to infantilize.
transitive
Examples
“Among the explanations for why we in Western culture, and particularly contemporary American society, neotenize our animals as we do is our need to gain a sense of control over them.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.