moralism
Meaning
- (derogatory, often, uncountable, usually) The act or practice of moralizing (making moral reflections or judging the morality of others).
- (countable, derogatory, often, usually) A maxim or saying believed by the speaker to embody a moral truth; an instance of moralizing.
- (dated, uncountable, usually) Religious practice that focuses on morality while placing little emphasis on doctrine or the metaphysical; adherence to a system of morality with little or no reference to religion.
Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈmɒɹəlɪzm/
Etymology
From French moralisme.
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