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passivism
[ pas-uh-viz-uhm ]
passivism
/ ˈpæsɪˌvɪzəm /
noun
- the theory, belief, or practice of passive resistance
- the quality, characteristics, or fact of being passive
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Derived Forms
- ˈpassivist, nounadjective
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Other Words From
- passiv·ist noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of passivism1
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Example Sentences
But the very term, passivism, is usually significant and goes very deep psychologically.
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