Titanism

[ tahyt-n-iz-uhm ]

noun

, (sometimes lowercase)

1. revolt against tradition, convention, and established order.

Titanism

/ ˈtaɪtəˌnɪzəm /

noun

1. a spirit of defiance of and rebellion against authority, social convention, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of Titanism¹

First recorded in 1865–70; Titan + -ism

Example Sentences

He had read aloud a paper of Montgomery's against pantheism, as well as one of his own on Goethe's Titanism.

From Project Gutenberg

He had the romantic cult of great men, yet sneered at Carlyle for his Titanism.

From Project Gutenberg