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- [uh-fish-uh-liz-uh m]
- /əˈfɪʃ əˌlɪz əm/
- /əˈfɪʃəlɪzm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-fish-uh-liz-uh m]
- /əˈfɪʃ əˌlɪz əm/
Definitions of officialism word
- noun officialism excessive attention to official regulations and routines. 1
- noun officialism official methods or systems. 1
- noun officialism officials collectively. 1
- noun officialism The rigid, perfunctory and literal adherence to official duties and regulations. 1
- noun officialism strict, often excessive adherence to and respect for official regulations 0
- noun officialism the characteristic practices and behavior of officials; esp., excessive adherence to official routine and regulations; red tape 0
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Origin of officialism
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60; official + -ism
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Parts of speech for Officialism
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
officialism popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% 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.
officialism usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for officialism
noun officialism
- convention — A convention is a way of behaving that is considered to be correct or polite by most people in a society.
- custom — A custom is an activity, a way of behaving, or an event which is usual or traditional in a particular society or in particular circumstances.
- procedure — subroutine
- red tape — excessive formality and routine required before official action can be taken.
- rite — a formal or ceremonial act or procedure prescribed or customary in religious or other solemn use: rites of baptism; sacrificial rites.
Antonyms for officialism
noun officialism
- informality — the state of being informal; absence of formality.
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