MORALISM

moralism

(noun) judgments about another person’s morality; “he could not stand her hectoring moralism”

moralism

(noun) a moral maxim

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

moralism (usually uncountable, plural moralisms)

(uncountable, often, pejorative) The act or practice of moralizing (making moral reflections or judging the morality of others).

(countable, often, pejorative) A maxim or saying believed by the speaker to embody a moral truth; an instance of moralizing.

(uncountable, dated) Religious practice that focuses on morality while placing little emphasis on doctrine or the metaphysical; adherence to a system of morality with little or no reference to religion.

Source: Wiktionary


Mor"al*ism, n.

Definition: A maxim or saying embodying a moral truth. Farrar.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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