\u2013ism is a suffix added to the end of a word to indicate that the word represents a specific practice, system, or philosophy.\u00a0 Often these practices, systems, or philosophies are political ideologies or artistic movements.\u00a0 Using \u2013ism at the end of a word also suggests the word is related to a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as an authority by a group or school of thought.\u00a0 The suffix \u2013ism is always added to the end of a noun and a word with a \u2013ism suffix is also always a noun.\u00a0 I am sure you have seen the suffix \u2013ism on the end of many words in the past.\u00a0 Below I have highlighted some common \u2013ism words and given the definitions of these words.<\/p>\n
Activism<\/strong> – The action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change. Can you think of any other \u2013ism words?\u00a0 Or do you have a question about a word ending in \u2013ism that you have seen before?\u00a0 If so, please leave a comment on this post.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u2013ism is a suffix added to the end of a word to indicate that the word represents a specific practice, system, or philosophy.\u00a0 Often these practices, systems, or philosophies are political ideologies or artistic movements.\u00a0 Using \u2013ism at the end of a word also suggests the word is related to a belief (or system of…<\/p>\n
\nAgeism<\/strong> – Prejudice or discrimination on the basis of a person’s age.
\nAlcoholism<\/strong> – An addiction to the consumption of alcoholic liquor or the mental illness and compulsive behavior resulting from alcohol dependency.
\nCapitalism<\/strong> – An economic and political system in which trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit.
\nDualism<\/strong> – A theory or system of thought that regards a domain of reality in terms of two independent principles, for example: mind and matter.
\nEnvironmentalism<\/strong> – The philosophical belief that the environment is more important than heredity in determining growth and development.
\nFatalism<\/strong> – The belief that all events in life are predetermined and inevitable.
\nGlobalism<\/strong> – Globalism can have at least two different and opposing meanings. One meaning is the attitude or policy of placing the interests of the entire world above those of individual nations.\u00a0 The other meaning is viewing the entire world as a place for one nation to project its political influence.
\nHedonism<\/strong> – The ethical theory that pleasure is the highest good and proper aim of human life.
\nIndividualism<\/strong> – The habit or principle of being independent and self-reliant.
\nMaterialism<\/strong> – A tendency to consider material possessions and physical comfort as more important than other values.
\nRealism<\/strong> – The attitude or practice of accepting a situation as it is and being prepared to deal with it as it is.
\nSexism<\/strong> – Prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination on the basis of a person\u2019s sex or gender.
\nVegetarianism<\/strong> \u2013 A diet that philosophically excludes all meat and fish from being eaten.<\/p>\n