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- US Pronunciation
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- [baw-siz-uh m, bos-iz-]
- /ˈbɔ sɪz əm, ˈbɒs ɪz-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [baw-siz-uh m, bos-iz-]
- /ˈbɔ sɪz əm, ˈbɒs ɪz-/
Definitions of bossism word
- noun bossism the domination or the system of domination of political organizations by bosses 3
- noun bossism domination or control by bosses, esp. of a political machine or party 3
- noun bossism control by bosses, especially political bosses. 1
- noun bossism (US, politics) The domination of a political party by a single, powerful person (the boss). 0
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Origin of bossism
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1880-85; boss1 + -ism
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Parts of speech for Bossism
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bossism popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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