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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

  1. standout,
  2. standover man,
  3. standpat,
  4. standpatter,
  5. standpatters,
  6. standpipe,
  7. standpoint,
  8. standstill,
  9. standstill agreement,
  10. stane

Origin of standpattism

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05; standpat + -ism
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