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• newspapers and magazines collectively
Example sentence • She studied journalism in college and went on to become a news reporter.
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• the practice of eating the flesh of your own kind
Example sentence • Some insects and animals engage in cannibalism as a form of survival.
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• love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
Example sentence • Many people believe that nationalism can lead to conflicts between nations.
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• the expertness characteristic of a professional person
Example sentence • The company values professionalism and expects all employees to adhere to its standards.
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• disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
Example sentence • She couldn't handle the harsh criticism of her artwork.
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• the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
Example sentence • The mechanism in the clock started ticking loudly.
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• emotional nature or quality
Example sentence • John's speech was filled with emotionalism , stirring the audience to tears.
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• a submissive mental attitude resulting from acceptance of the doctrine that everything that happens is predetermined and inevitable
Example sentence • Some people find comfort in fatalism , accepting that their fate is already determined and out of their hands.
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• the idea of a federal organization of more or less self-governing units
Example sentence • The United States operates under a system of federalism , with power shared between the federal government and the states.
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• a form of Protestantism that takes the interpretation of every word in the sacred texts as literal truth
Example sentence • Religious fundamentalism is on the rise in many parts of the world.
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• (philosophy) a doctrine that mind is the true reality and that objects exist only as aspects of the mind's awareness
Example sentence • Many people are fascinated by the illusions created through mentalism .
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• (philosophy) the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms without recourse to spiritual or supernatural explanations
Example sentence • The play was a perfect example of naturalism , depicting ordinary people and their struggles.
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• journalism that presents a story primarily through the use of pictures
Example sentence • He studied photojournalism in college and went on to work for a renowned newspaper.
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• a social organization in which diversity of racial or religious or ethnic or cultural groups is tolerated
Example sentence • The country prides itself on cultural pluralism and diversity.
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• subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes
Example sentence • Media outlets often resort to sensationalism to attract more viewers.
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• the excessive expression of tender feelings, nostalgia, or sadness in any form
Example sentence • Her love for vintage photographs is rooted in her sentimentalism .
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• strict adherence to traditional methods or teachings
Example sentence • Some people criticize traditionalism for being resistant to change.
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• the state of living together in tribes
Example sentence • The country's history is marked by ethnic rivalries and tribalism .
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• (philosophy) a doctrine that life is a vital principle distinct from physics and chemistry
Example sentence • The concept of vitalism was prominent in early medical theories, where it was believed that diseases were caused by imbalances in the vital life force.
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Example sentence • The company's success was hindered by factionalism among the top executives.
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Example sentence • There is a growing interest in medievalism in literature and art.
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• habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms
Example sentence • He has been struggling with alcoholism for years.
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• a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
Example sentence • The baby received her baptism at the church.
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• a series of questions put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views
Example sentence • She taught her children the catechism of their religion.
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• exploitation by a stronger country of weaker one; the use of the weaker country's resources to strengthen and enrich the stronger country
Example sentence • The colonialism of the 19th and early 20th centuries had a profound impact on the indigenous populations of many countries.
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• the theory that an increasing consumption of goods is economically beneficial
Example sentence • The rise of consumerism in the 20th century led to a significant boost in economic growth.
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• a cynical feeling of distrust
Example sentence • His constant cynicism made it difficult to have a positive conversation with him.
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• an insertion into a calendar
Example sentence • The patient was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism .
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• a state of anticipation of sexuality
Example sentence • The book explores the boundaries of eroticism through its explicit content.
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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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