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Definition of -ism suffix from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

     

    -ism

     suffix
    suffix
    NAmE//ɪzəm//
     
    (in nouns)
     
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  1. 1the action or result of criticism
  2. 2the state or quality of heroism
  3. 3the teaching, system, or movement of Buddhism
  4. 4unfair treatment or hatred for the reason mentioned racism
  5. 5a feature of language of the type mentioned Americanism colloquialism
  6. 6a medical condition or disease alcoholism
See -ism in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

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