ism

/ˈɪz.əm/

Meanings

noun

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

Examples :

""Capitalism is an economic ism that focuses on private ownership and free markets." "

noun

Specifically, a form of discrimination, such as racism or sexism.

Examples :

"The school principal addressed the students about the importance of tolerance and how any form of ism, like racism or sexism, would not be accepted. "

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Related Words

ideology noun

/ˌaɪ.diːˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒiː/ /aɪ.di.ˈɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/

Doctrine, philosophy, body of beliefs or principles belonging to an individual or group.

"A dictatorship, in order to secure its reign, bans things that do not conform to its ideology."

practice noun

/ˈpɹæktɪs/

Repetition of an activity to improve a skill.

"He will need lots of practice with the lines before he performs them."

tolerance noun

/ˈtɒləɹəns/

The ability to endure pain or hardship; endurance.

"Despite the intense heat, the runner's tolerance of pain allowed her to finish the marathon. "

importance noun

/ɪmˈpɔːtəns/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtəns/

The quality or condition of being important or worthy of note.

"Attending all your classes is of great importance to your success in school. "

addressed verb

/əˈdɹɛst/

To prepare oneself.

"She addressed herself to the difficult task by breaking it into smaller steps. "

principal noun

/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsəp̬əl/

The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.

"A portion of your mortgage payment goes to reduce the principal, and the rest covers interest."

specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

described verb

/dɪˈskraɪbd/ /dəˈskraɪbd/

To represent in words.

"The feeling is difficult to describe, but not unpleasant."

economic adjective

/ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/ /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk/

Pertaining to an economy.

"The economic situation in the city has affected many families' ability to afford groceries. "

capitalism noun

/ˈkapɪt(ə)lɪz(ə)m/ /ˈkæpɪ̈tl̩ˌɪzm̩/

A socio-economic system based on private ownership of resources or capital.

"In a system of capitalism, individuals can start their own businesses and own the buildings and equipment they use to make money. "

discrimination noun

/dɪskɹɪmɪˈneɪʃən/

Discernment, the act of discriminating, discerning, distinguishing, noting or perceiving differences between things, with intent to understand rightly and make correct decisions.

"The teacher's careful discrimination between the students' writing styles allowed her to identify the unique strengths of each student. "

ownership noun

/ˈoʊnərʃɪp/ /ˈoʊnərˌʃɪp/

The state of having complete legal control of something; possession; proprietorship.

"My ownership of the bicycle means I am responsible for its upkeep and safety. "