Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

deferentialism

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: def-er-en-tial-ism
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

5

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A policy or habit of behaving deferentially.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Some observers have concluded that an important element in the Conservative survival has been 'deferentialism', a reminder of a fundamental respect for a ruling — or at least an officer — class."
"All these forms of deference, and their combined outcome of deferentialism, are problematic for the role of the judiciary as guardians of constitutionalism and human rights."

Etymology

From deferential + -ism.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: deferential

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does deferentialism mean?: A policy or habit of behaving deferentially.
Where does deferentialism come from?: From deferential + -ism.

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