oralism
noun
oral·ism
| \ ˈȯr-ə-ˌli-zəm
, ˈär-\
, ˈär-\
Definition of oralism
: advocacy or use of the oral method of teaching the deaf
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Other Words from oralism
oralist
\ ˈȯr-ə-list
, ˈär- \
noun
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noun
Examples of oralism in a Sentence
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Bonet’s approach combined oralism—using sounds to communicate—with sign language. — National Geographic, "How monks helped invent sign language," 28 May 2019 Bonet’s approach combined oralism—using sounds to communicate—with sign language. — National Geographic, "How monks helped invent sign language," 28 May 2019 And though oralism triumphed nationally, sign language won out as the preferred method of communication at Gallaudet. — Matthew Davis, The Atlantic, "'America's Deaf Team' Tackles Identity Politics," 10 May 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'oralism.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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oralism
noun
oral·ism
| \ ˈōr-ə-ˌliz-əm, ˈȯr-, ˈär-
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Medical Definition of oralism
: advocacy or use of the oral method of teaching the deaf