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agelicism

noun
agel·​i·​cism | \ ə-ˈje-lə-ˌsi-zəm\
plural -s

Definition of agelicism

: the doctrine that holds that society completely determines the thoughts, feelings, and acts of individuals

First Known Use of agelicism

circa 1955, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for agelicism

Greek agelikós “of the herd” (from agélē “herd” + -ikos -ic entry 1) + -ism

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