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INCIVISM
Etymology
Noun
incivism (usually uncountable, plural incivisms)
Lack of civism or patriotism; unfriendliness to one's state or government.
Source: Wiktionary
In*civ"ism, n. Etym: [Pref. in- not + civism: cf. F. incivisme.]
Definition: Want of civism; want of patriotism or love to one's country; unfriendliness to one's state or government. [R.] Macaulay.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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