George Sandism
- noun
- Literature
- In nineteenth-century France, George Sandism signified literary rebellion and feminist ideals.
Examples
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Her essays were marked by a distinct George Sandism that defied conventional social expectations.
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Critics accused the play of promoting George Sandism through its unapologetically progressive heroine.
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This is pure George Sandism!
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Her George Sandism inspires many!
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In nineteenth-century France, George Sandism symbolized the bravery of women who challenged traditional gender roles.
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Her essays were marked by a distinct George Sandism that boldly questioned societal norms regarding women's rights.
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The character in the novel embraced George Sandism, advocating for equality and freedom from restrictive social conventions.
How Unconventional
14
8.1
109
3.9
- Literature
10
7.5
1
7.8
3
6.5
Surface Forms
Morphology
George + Sandism
This is an eponymic term referring to the writer George Sand and her associated views; understanding it requires cultural or literary knowledge of that figure rather than composition from its parts. The constituents ('George' and the non‑transparent nonce 'Sandism') do not convey the meaning transparently, so a B1 learner who only knows the words would not be able to derive the intended sense.
Etymology
George Sandism is named after the writer George Sand, a 19th-century woman who used a man's name and often wore men's clothes to break social rules. That's why George Sandism means an 'unconventional' or 'feminist' attitude that challenges society.