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.

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Origin of boosterism

First recorded in 1910–15; booster + -ism

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Examples from the Web for 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|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for boosterism

boosterism

noun

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

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