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moderationism

moderationism

9.7
A policy of avoiding extremes in politics to keep balance
  • noun
  • /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃənɪzəm/
  • Formal
translation icon : moderacionismo
  • Her commitment to moderationism is evident in her balanced approach to controversial issues.

Examples

  • Many political leaders appeal to moderationism as a way to unite divided societies.

  • The party's moderationism has attracted a wide range of voters.

  • Critics argue that moderationism sometimes fails to address urgent problems decisively.

  • Many argue that moderationism is essential for political stability.

  • Many political leaders advocate moderationism to bridge the gap between conflicting ideologies.

  • Her support for moderationism reflects her belief in compromise rather than extreme positions.

  • In today's heated debates, moderationism is seen as a necessary approach to foster dialogue.

Synonyms

moderation
vsmoderationism
47 3.5

Keeping actions or feelings within reasonable limits

is a public policy stance urging middle positions in politics rather than personal control
centrism
vsmoderationism
3 6.1

A belief about politics that chooses moderate positions between the left and the right

is about promoting middle policies in various contexts rather than only left right balance
moderatism
vsmoderationism
  • Formal
8.6

A political approach that avoids extreme left and right views

is focused on applying a middle approach in policy and practice rather than theory

Antonyms

extremism
  • Literature
62 7.4

Holding very strong political or religious beliefs and supporting actions that harm others

Surface Forms

moderationism singular

Morphology

moderationism = moderation (transparent) = moderate + ism

The word is transparently built from 'moderation' with the suffix '-ism' indicating a practice or policy.

Etymology

The word moderationism comes from moderation, from moderate, and the ending -ism. The root moderate means 'not extreme' and the ending -ism shows a 'belief' or 'practice', so moderationism is the belief or practice of staying in the middle and avoiding extremes.