obstructionism en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /əbˈstɹʌk.ʃən.ɪz(.ə)m/ (UK)
Etymology
Etymology tree English obstruction Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íd͏̌d͏̌ō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Indo-European *-mos Proto-Indo-European *-mós Ancient Greek -μός (-mós) Ancient Greek -ισμός (-ismós)der. English -ism English obstructionism From obstruction + -ism.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) A deliberate policy of obstructing something, especially a political process or body.
The most promising mode of attack for the right may be state-led obstructionism.
2010 October 14, “Coming back to bite him”, in The Economist:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| obstructionisms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |