Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

healthism

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
health-ism
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The use of propaganda and coercion (as by government or advertising) to impose established norms of health.

Uncountable

noun

An excessive preoccupation with one's health.

Derogatory; Uncountable

noun

Discrimination on the basis of one's health status.

Derogatory; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From health + -ism.

Word Breakdown

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Derived Forms

Questions

What does healthism mean?
The use of propaganda and coercion (as by government or advertising) to impose established norms of health.
Where does healthism come from?
From health + -ism.

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