world of meism
- noun
- We live in a world of meism where personal success is prioritized over community well-being.
Examples
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Living in a world of meism can make people feel isolated despite being constantly connected.
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Her book critiques the values promoted by a world of meism and self-promotion.
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In today's world of meism, building meaningful connections is more important than ever.
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In this world of meism, many people forget the importance of helping others.
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In today's world of meism, many people prioritize personal achievements over community support.
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Living in a world of meism often leads to a lack of genuine relationships and increased loneliness.
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The world of meism encourages individuals to focus on their own desires, sometimes ignoring the needs of others.
Antonyms
How Individualistic
Surface Forms
Morphology
world + of + meism
The phrase is compositionally transparent: 'world of' signals a sphere characterized by whatever follows, and 'meism' is a transparent coinage from 'me' + the productive suffix '-ism' (denoting an ideology or tendency), so the meaning 'a society centered on self-interest' is readily inferable. This pattern (X-ism and 'world of X') is common in English and in many other languages, so an average B1 learner who knows the constituents would likely understand it.
Etymology
World of meism plays on me and the ending -ism, painting a picture of a world where everyone points to themselves and says 'me'. That image helps explain why it means a society built on 'self-interest', where people put themselves first and community life suffers.