boosterism

[ boo-stuh-riz-uhm ]

noun

1. the action or policy of enthusiastically promoting something, as a city, product, or way of life:

   boosterism about the latest world's fair.

boosterism

/ ˈbuːstəˌrɪzəm /

noun

1. the practice of actively promoting a city, region, etc, and its local businesses

Word History and Origins

Origin of boosterism¹

First recorded in 1910–15; booster + -ism

Example Sentences

The book tells stories of rebellion and repression and takes aim at the city’s boosterism and mythology.

From Voice of San Diego

I mention this because I suspect a lot of the recent sleep boosterism comes from people like me who are already inclined to get eight-plus hours a night, and are eager to embrace any evidence that suggests they’re doing the right thing.

From Outside Online

But Kaku has made a second career out of this kind of boosterism, and it would be silly to expect anything different from him.

From The Daily Beast

A largely positive review will avoid the appearance of boosterism by lodging a minor complaint or two.

From The Daily Beast

Bonus boosterism and self-dealing run through both rate fixing scandals.

From The Daily Beast