ISM
-ism
-ism is a suffix in many English words, originally derived from Ancient Greek; reaching the English language through Latin, by medium of the French. It is commonly used in philosophy and politics, pertaining to an ideology of some sort. Also known to be used in names of religions. For examples, see:The above text is a snippet from Wikipedia: -ism
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ism
Noun
- A belief that can be described by a word ending in -ism.
- Specifically, a form of discrimination, such as racism or sexism.
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