boosterism

[boo-stuh-riz-uh m]

noun

the action or policy of enthusiastically promoting something, as a city, product, or way of life: boosterism about the latest world's fair.

Origin of boosterism

First recorded in 1910–15; booster + -ism

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Examples from the Web for boosterism

Contemporary Examples of boosterism

But Kaku has made a second career out of this kind of boosterism, and it would be silly to expect anything different from him.
What Will Happen to Our Minds in the Future?
Robert Herritt
March 2, 2014
A largely positive review will avoid the appearance of boosterism by lodging a minor complaint or two.
Constructive Criticism: Reviewing the Idea of Reviewing
Ben Greenman
May 20, 2013

British Dictionary definitions for boosterism

boosterism

noun

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

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