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Slavophilism

Slavophilism

9.9
A group of Russian thinkers in the 1800s who wanted society to follow traditional Slavic customs and the Orthodox faith
  • noun
  • /slɑːˈvɒfɪlɪzəm/
: eslavofilia
  • In the 19th century, Slavophilism inspired many intellectuals to promote traditional Slavic values in Russian society.

Examples

  • The revival of Russian orthodoxy could even be interpreted as a reflection of a resurgent Slavophilism in Soviet policy during the Gorbachev era.

    Academic text (1993)

  • Slavophilism and the unwitting glorification of the motherland are beyond his ken and beneath his dignity both as a Christian and as a Russian.

    Academic text (1991)

  • The principles of Slavophilism emphasized the importance of community and faith in shaping the future of Russia.

  • Many artists and writers were influenced by Slavophilism, advocating for a return to authentic Russian culture.

Synonyms

Slavophilia
vsSlavophilism
9.9

A strong love for the people, culture, and traditions of Slavic countries

has identical meaning but differs in the noun form or ending

Surface Forms

Slavophilism singular
Slavophilisms plural

Morphology

Slavophilism = Slavophile (semi-transparent) = Slav + phil + ism

Forming a doctrine or movement by adding the productive suffix '-ism' to 'Slavophile' is a standard, regular process.

Etymology

Slavophilism comes from parts meaning 'Slav' and 'love': Slavo- for the Slavic people, as in Slavic, and -philism from a root meaning 'love', like in philosophy. So, Slavophilism is the idea of loving and supporting Slavic traditions and wanting society to follow them.