snillisme

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Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

Used since 1970-s. From snill +‎ -isme.

Noun

snillisme m (definite singular snillismen, singulare tantum)

  1. (politics) too kind economical politics (in business or by a welfare state government)

Usage notes

Often used in context criticizing Scandinavian left-wing politicians.