incivism en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ɪnˈsɪvɪzəm/
Etymology
From in- (“not”) + civism. Compare French incivisme.
Meanings
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(uncountable, usually) Lack of civism or patriotism; unfriendliness to one's state or government.
1836, Thomas Babington Macaulay, "Barère", in (probably) Edinburgh Review Every lady who adorned herself with the relics of criminals might justly be suspected of incivism.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| incivisms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |