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Swedish
Etymology
snäll + -ism. Listed as a new word in the 13th edition (2006) of SAOL. Might have been used in Inger Enkvist, "Skolan ett svenskt högriskprojekt” (2003).
Noun
snällism c
- misguided kindness turned into an ideology, relaxed requirements
Usage notes
- It is used in schooling, referring to relaxed requirements that send children to the next level without the necessary knowledge.
- It is used in immigration policy, referring to benefits given to those who haven't qualified.
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