Ism

Word ISM
Character 3
Hyphenation ism
Pronunciations /ˈɪz.əm/

Definitions and meanings of "Ism"

What do we mean by ism?

A distinctive doctrine, system, or theory. noun

A doctrine, theory, system, or practice having a distinctive character or relation: chiefly used in disparagement: as, this is the age of isms; to set up an ism. noun

A suffix implying the practice, system, doctrine, theory, principle, or abstract idea of that which is signified or implied by the word to which it is subjoined: as, dogmatism, spiritualism, socialism, Atticism, Americanism, Gallicism, terrorism, vandalism, republicanism, Mormonism, being especially common in nouns so formed from names of persons and designating theories, as Benthamism, Comtism, Darwinism, etc., or theories associated with practice, especially in words of temporary use, as Cæsarism, Jacksonism, Grantism, etc., such temporary words being formed as occasion requires, in unlimited numbers. Such words are usually accompanied by a noun of the agent in -ist, and an adj. in -istic, and often by a verb in -ize. See these suffixes. noun

A doctrine or theory; especially, a wild or visionary theory. noun

A belief that can be described by a word ending in -ism. noun

Specifically, a form of discrimination, such as racism or sexism. noun

A belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school noun

An ideology, system of thought, or practice that can be described by a word ending in -ism.

Specifically, a form of discrimination, such as racism or sexism.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Ism

The word "ism" in example sentences

I am shocked by the prejudices this camapaign has brought out from "under the jAmerican bed" and it seems the strongest "ism" is sexism. ❋ Unknown (2008)

As the use of the term ism more clearly defines Mao’s contribution than the term “thought”, many parties in India and the world too switched to ‘ism’. ❋ Abhay N (2007)

The use of the term ism is more scientific than that of “thought” and more aptly defines Mao’s contribution to proletarian theory; and just because the then CPC used “thought”, and there was no use of the term Maoism during Mao’s lifetime as mentioned by Biswas, does not mean that we should mechanically copy what was done then. ❋ Abhay N (2007)

Anyone who cites much less enjoys this exhibition of utter moron-ism is undoubtedly even STUPIDER than the hosts, which is a evolutionary travesty. ❋ Unknown (2010)

‘End of History’ism is always embarrassing and something of a failure. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In my concerted effort to learn more about my new cellphone, I am left wondering why iPhone-ism is so hard to obtain in the world of electronic consumer gadgets. ❋ Gil Laroya (2010)

Whether it's The New York Times wondering how wayward millenials can be so misguided and unemployed, or any other dour news magazine questioning the real worth of a hard-earned college degree, this age-ism is pervasive. ❋ Ilana Ross (2010)

Do you feel blatant babe-ism is a problem in the world of deer hunting tv? ❋ Unknown (2009)

This unspoken piece of down-home Untouchable-ism is the great un-equalizer for us as a nation. ❋ Unknown (2009)

As I said before pure anything-ism is a bad thing. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I always thought Augusto Pinochet did a rather swell job of putting the wind out of the pan-Latin Americanism, which was stupid in any case. ❋ Unknown (2009)

SOCIALISM, COMMUNISM, FACISM – which ism is it today? ❋ Unknown (2009)

My favorite Randy-ism is that the opposition is all being orchestrated by Westsidaz and downtown types. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In any case, it was pretty necessary to put a brake the pan-Latin Americanism that was going to become a threat to the West sooner or later. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Like Randy, who noticed that ‘Laffer curve-ism is still alive in well in the best circles of the conservative elite,’ I find the idea that conservatives know more about economics than some other group hilarious. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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