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- [lib-er-tee-niz-uh m, -ti-]
- /ˈlɪb ər tiˌnɪz əm, -tɪ-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lib-er-tee-niz-uh m, -ti-]
- /ˈlɪb ər tiˌnɪz əm, -tɪ-/
Definitions of libertinism word
- noun libertinism libertine practices or habits of life; disregard of authority or convention in sexual or religious matters. 1
- noun libertinism A lifestyle or pattern of behavior characterized by self-indulgence and lack of restraint, especially one involving sexual promiscuity and rejection of religious or other moral authority. 1
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Origin of libertinism
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15; libertine + -ism
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Parts of speech for Libertinism
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
libertinism popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
libertinism usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for libertinism
noun libertinism
- anarchy — If you describe a situation as anarchy, you mean that nobody seems to be paying any attention to rules or laws.
- animalism — satisfaction of or preoccupation with physical matters; sensuality
- arrogance — the quality or state of being arrogant; overbearing pride or self-importance
- audacity — Audacity is audacious behaviour.
- boldness — not hesitating or fearful in the face of actual or possible danger or rebuff; courageous and daring: a bold hero.
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