standpattism
or stand·pat·ism
[ stand-pat-iz-uh m ]
/ ˈstændˈpæt ɪz əm /
noun
belief in or the practice of resisting or refusing to accept change, especially in politics.
Nearby words
standoffish, standout, standover man, standpat, standpatter, standpattism, standpipe, standpoint, standstill, standstill agreement, stane
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