privatism
- noun
- /ˈpraɪvɪˌtɪzəm/
- Jargon
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privatismo
- Once faith in national regeneration is lost, privatism and preoccupation with short-term particularistic gain become the norm.
Examples
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The rise of privatism often leads individuals to prioritize personal achievements over collaborative efforts for societal improvement.
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In pure privatism, the system may be said to benefit from intrinsic responsibility.
Academic text (2002) -
Or, as Hardin would say, "Privatism is a system which, in its pure form, privatizes both profits and losses...
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Many argue that increasing privatism in healthcare can lead to better individual choices but may overlook community health needs.
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In a society marked by privatism, people tend to focus more on their own interests rather than engaging in communal activities.
Synonyms
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A belief that people should be free to run businesses without government control
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Etymology
Privatism comes from private, which comes from an old Latin root priv- meaning 'set apart' or 'not public'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of a private room or 'privacy': privatism is the attitude that personal life or private interests should stay separate from public life.