-ism

Usage

• cronyism

  Cronyism is the practice of appointing your friends to favorable positions, especially political ones.

• nepotism

  Nepotism is the unfair use of power to show special favor, such as giving jobs or benefits to family and friends.

• totalitarianism

  Totalitarianism is the political concept or principle that those in power should have complete control and all citizens should totally subject themselves to the state.

• capitalism

  an economic system based on private ownership of capital

• dadaism

  a nihilistic art movement (especially in painting) that flourished in Europe early in the 20th century

• ecumenicism

  (Christianity) the doctrine of the ecumenical movement that promotes cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations: aimed at universal Christian unity

• fascism

  a political theory advocating an authoritarian hierarchical government (as opposed to democracy or liberalism)

• mysticism

  a religion based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality

• nationalism

  love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it

• pantheism

  (rare) worship that admits or tolerates all gods

• philistinism

  a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters

• socialism

  a political theory advocating state ownership of industry