Esperantism
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a word derived from
Esperanto.
Esperantonounan artificial language invented in 1887 by L. L. Zamenhof (1859–1917), a Polish physician and philologist, and intended for international use. It is based on word roots common to the major European languages.
Example Sentences
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He ended with a prayer to the spirit of brotherhood that, under the banner of Esperantism, would unite humankind: “To thee, O powerful incorporeal mystery,” etc.
From The New Yorker ● Oct. 24, 2016
“All other ideals or hopes tied with Esperantism by any Esperantist is his or her purely private affair.”
From The New Yorker ● Oct. 24, 2016