nomism

no·mism

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noh-miz-uh m]
- /ˈnoʊ mɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noh-miz-uh m]
- /ˈnoʊ mɪz əm/

Definitions of nomism word

noun nomism religious conduct based on law. 1
noun nomism (theology) The following of religious laws or commandments as the chief aspect of religiousness. 1
noun nomism adherence to a law or laws as a primary exercise of religion 0

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Origin of nomism

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

First recorded in 1900-05; nom(o)- + -ism

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Parts of speech for Nomism

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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nomism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% 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.

nomism usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for nomism

adj nomism

congressional — A congressional policy, action, or person relates to the United States Congress.
legislative — having the function of making laws: a legislative body.
legislatorial — of or relating to a legislator, legislature, or legislation; legislative.

adjective nomism

decreeing — Present participle of decree.
enacting — Present participle of enact.
jurisdictive — Jurisdictional.
lawgiving — Enacting laws; legislative.
nomothetic — giving or establishing laws; legislative.

All 9 Synonyms of nomism