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• a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership
Example sentence • The collapse of the Soviet Union marked the end of communism in Eastern Europe.
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• genre of art and literature that makes a self-conscious break with previous genres
Example sentence • The museum exhibition explores the influence of modernism on contemporary art.
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• the beliefs and practices characteristic of Puritans (most of whom were Calvinists who wished to purify the Church of England of its Catholic aspects)
Example sentence • The strict adherence to religious principles is at the core of puritanism .
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• a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
Example sentence • The human body is a complex organism .
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Example sentence • The country's interventionism in foreign affairs has led to mixed results.
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• a doctrine that advocates equal rights for women
Example sentence • She became interested in feminism after attending a women's rights conference.
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• an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh
Example sentence • Using the term 'passed away' as a euphemism for death is common in many cultures.
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• willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others
Example sentence • The police launched an investigation into the hooliganism that occurred after the football match.
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• the doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare
Example sentence • Many Renaissance artists were influenced by humanism .
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• any organism of microscopic size
Example sentence • Certain microorganisms are used in the production of antibiotics.
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• any of various religions other than Christianity or Judaism or Islamism
Example sentence • She decided to study paganism as part of her research on ancient cultures.
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• a belief in and reverence for devils (especially Satan)
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• an art movement early in the 20th century; the artist's subjective expression of inner experiences was emphasized; an inner feeling was expressed through a distorted rendition of reality
Example sentence • The artist's use of bold colors and distorted figures is characteristic of expressionism .
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• a school of late 19th century French painters who pictured appearances by strokes of unmixed colors to give the impression of reflected light
Example sentence • The museum is hosting an exhibition on impressionism .
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• the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well
Example sentence • She approached the situation with optimism , believing that everything would work out.
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• the policy of imposing duties or quotas on imports in order to protect home industries from overseas competition
Example sentence • Many economists argue that protectionism can harm overall economic growth.
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• the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear
Example sentence • The government is taking strict measures to counter terrorism .
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• the doctrine that calls for the abolition of slavery
Example sentence • Frederick Douglass was a prominent figure in the abolitionism movement.
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• something located at a time when it could not have existed or occurred
Example sentence • Using a typewriter in today's digital age is considered an anachronism .
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• a state of deep-seated ill-will
Example sentence • There is a lot of antagonism between the two rival gangs.
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Example sentence • His chauvinism made it difficult for him to accept the idea of a female president.
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• the literal belief in the account of Creation given in the Book of Genesis
Example sentence • Many proponents of creationism believe that the Earth was formed in a literal six-day period.
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• (philosophy) a philosophical theory holding that all events are inevitable consequences of antecedent sufficient causes; often understood as denying the possibility of free will
Example sentence • Some philosophers argue that determinism is incompatible with free will.
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• the doctrine of the equality of mankind and the desirability of political and economic and social equality
Example sentence • The society strives for egalitarianism by promoting equal access to education.
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• the doctrine of expanding the territory or the economic influence of a country
Example sentence • The country's expansionism led to conflicts with neighboring nations.
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• the pursuit of pleasure as a matter of ethical principle
Example sentence • He lived a life of hedonism , constantly seeking out new adventures and experiences.
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• a policy of nonparticipation in international economic and political relations
Example sentence • The country's history of isolationism has kept it out of many global conflicts.
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• a disposition to feel that anything less than perfect is unacceptable
Example sentence • Her perfectionism always made her anxious about making mistakes.
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• the feeling that things will turn out badly
Example sentence • His constant pessimism made it difficult to have a positive conversation with him.
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• the political orientation of those who hold that a republic is the best form of government
Example sentence • Many countries around the world have embraced republicanism as their preferred governance system.
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