antisocialism

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See also: anti-socialism

English

Alternative forms

Etymology 1

From anti- +‎ socialism.

Noun

antisocialism (uncountable)

  1. (politics) Opposition to socialism.
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Etymology 2

From antisocial +‎ -ism.

Noun

antisocialism (uncountable)

  1. (psychology) The quality of being antisocial; antisocial behavior.
    Synonym: antisociality
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      Typically, respondents with ASPD that use inhalants often exhibited a greater level of antisocialism, and this relationship was intensified further if the inhalant user had an IUD.