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Hoosierism en · NOUN

Etymology

From Hoosier + -ism.

Meanings

1. (countable, uncountable) The attitudes, behaviors, or speech style of a Hoosier, a person from Indiana.
   • Many things have happened to Indiana, but much of the essential Hoosierism remains untouched. 1926 October 14, Elmer Davis, “Have Faith in Indiana”, in Harper's Magazine, volume 153, →ISSN, pages 621–622:
   • We attribute the use of the word Fogey, by so accomplished a scholar as Mr. Beecher, to the influence of Hoosierism, acquired during a long residence in Indiana—and as used by him, applied to human beings, “old Fogeys” in a serious discourse, meaning by inference, a class of independent old gentlemen, who understand matters and things—are peculiarly prejudiced in their own forms and uses; and who adhere to the old paths of conformity to established customs. 1852 August 14, “Editor’s Table”, in The Opal, volume II, number 8, Utica, New York, United States, page 221:
2. (countable, uncountable) The attitudes, behaviors, or speech style of a Hoosier, a low-class person.
   • It is time the old charge of hoosierism against tha rural population was wiped out, if it was ever true ; and that the agriculturist should take his true position in society. 1873 January 14, James H. Saye, “Practical Hints to Young Farmers”, in The Rural Carolinian, volume IV, number 4, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, page 181:

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