accommodationism
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9.3
- noun
- /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃənɪzəm/
- In the debate on climate change, some activists resort to accommodationism, seeking compromises instead of demanding urgent action.
Examples
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Many critics argue that his approach to social issues reflects a form of accommodationism that sacrifices integrity for harmony.
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The current multiparty political power struggle embodies three dominant ideological tendencies: Mobutuism, which I call accommodationism, Lumumbaism, and secessionism.
Academic text (1992) -
The diplomat's strategy was based on accommodationism, prioritizing peaceful negotiations over confrontations.
Synonyms
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7.4
To calm someone by giving in to their demands to avoid conflict
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3.7
Helping people or groups end a conflict and start good relations
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6.7
An act that brings people or groups back to peace with help from a neutral person
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8.6
A time when two countries reduce hostility and improve relations
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9.6
A way of living that lets different groups live together peacefully
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9.9
Working to make peace between religious or political groups by focusing on what they share
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6.5
A policy that prefers talks and peaceful solutions instead of force in foreign or economic affairs
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8.4
A preference for negotiation and compromise instead of force in politics or foreign policy
Actions that try to stop fighting and help people agree
A policy of avoiding extremes in politics to keep balance
Antonyms
How Compromising
Surface Forms
Morphology
accommodationism = accommodation (transparent) = accommodation + ism
The noun is a direct doctrinal formation from 'accommodation' meaning making adjustments or compromises plus '-ism'; the general sense of a policy of compromise follows transparently.
Etymology
Accommodationism comes from accommodate ('to make room' or 'adjust') plus the ending -ism ('a belief or policy'). Think of someone moving furniture to make space and avoid a fight: they give a little to keep the peace. So, accommodationism here means a policy of compromise to prevent conflict.