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moralism

moralism

7.7
A short saying that gives a general rule about right and wrong
  • noun
  • /ˈmɔːrəlɪzəm/
translation icon : máxima moral
  • In a world in which medical knowledge had but a weak toehold over our imagination, moralisms played a very large role in individual and social protection.

Examples

  • The teacher's lecture focused on the importance of moralism in shaping students' values.

  • Yes, Robin, above all else, be concerned about moralism concerning politeness.

    Blog text (15)

  • This also reminds us of the tremendous impetus given to preceptive moralism by mechanized print (Jones, 34).

    Academic text (1990)

  • His writing often reflects a commitment to moralism, emphasizing the distinction between right and wrong.

  • The book critiques the pervasive moralism in society, arguing that it stifles genuine ethical reflection.

Synonyms

principle
vsmoralism
410 3.4

A moral rule that guides what you think is right or wrong

expresses such a rule specifically as a general stated maxim about right and wrong
moral value
vsmoralism
19 3.7

A belief about what is right and wrong that guides how people act

expresses that standard as a concise stated maxim about right and wrong
moral principle
vsmoralism
8 4.4

A rule or belief about what is right and wrong that guides how people act

expresses that belief as a short stated maxim about right and wrong

How General

moralism
7.7
advice
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

moralism singular
moralisms plural

Morphology

moralism = moral (transparent) = moral + ism

The suffix '-ism' is commonly used to form nouns indicating a belief or principle, making the meaning derivable from 'moral'.

Etymology

Moralism can also mean a short moral rule or saying; it comes from moral ('about right and wrong') and the ending -ism ('a practice or belief'), so a moralism is like a small statement that tells people how to behave.