ism

UK /ˈɪz.əm/ US /ˈɪz.əm/
noun 5name 1

Definitions

noun

1

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

[…] his religion, his worship was like his daily bread to him; — which he did not take the trouble to talk much about; which he merely ate at stated intervals, and lived and did his work upon! This is Abbot Samson’s Catholicism of the Twelfth Century; — something like the Ism of all true men in all true centuries, I fancy! Alas, compared with any of the Isms current in these poor days, what a thing!

If it gives way to sentimentalism, or sensibility, or political mysticism, or adopts an affectation of radicalism, or any other ism, or molds its institutions so as to round out to a more complete fulfillment somebody's theory of the universe, it may fall into an era of revolution and political insecurity […]

2

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

Parents and educators play a critical role in helping children of all ages navigate current events and talk openly about the historical roots of the various ‘isms in our country.

name

1

Initialism of Institute for Supply Management.

The ISM report came as another worrying sign following last month's surprisingly low number, which ended a 34-month growth streak.

noun

1

Initialism of Imperial Service Medal.

2

Abbreviation of interstellar medium.

3

Initialism of industrial scientific medical.

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