standpattism
or stand·pat·ism
[ stand-pat-iz-uhm ]
/ ˈstændˈpæt ɪz əm /
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noun
belief in or the practice of resisting or refusing to accept change, especially in politics.
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Words nearby standpattism
standout, stand over, standover man, standpat, standpatter, standpattism, standpipe, standpoint, St. Andrews, St. Andrew's cross, standstill
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