herangezogenen
Herangezogene is a German term formed from the verb heranziehen, meaning to bring someone closer, recruit, or draw into a group or conduct. As a nominalized past participle, it designates people who have been drawn into a process, organization, or political or social setting. The word is most commonly used in formal or analytical writing and is usually capitalized as a noun: die Herangezogenen.
Etymology and formation: The prefix her- with heranziehen indicates movement toward a reference point, such as
Usage and contexts: In sociological, political, or organizational analysis, Herangezogene can describe participants who were included
Connotations and related terms: The term may imply a certain distancing or instrumental view of individuals
See also: heranziehen, Anwerbung, Zugezogene, Einbindung.
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