Ismus

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German

Etymology

From -ismus.

Pronunciation

Noun

Ismus m (strong, genitive Ismus, plural Ismen)

  1. (usually derogatory) an ism (an ideology, typically with the notion of excessive theorising and close-mindedness)
    Wir brauchen praktische und gemeinschaftliche Lösungen – Ismen bringen uns nicht weiter.
    We need practical and collaborative solutions – isms don’t help us.

Declension