standpattism
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of standpattism
Example Sentences
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In this atmosphere of standpattism, Homer Rodeheaver. the late Billy Sunday's song leader, was the life of the party.
From Time Magazine Archive
More than a "burning platform" was needed to counter-act old habits and the natural tendency toward standpattism.
From Time Magazine Archive
Despite recent attempts to discredit the eggheads, we need their visionary idealism to balance standpattism; we've a lot of that.
From Time Magazine Archive
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