-ism — synonyms, definition

1. -ism (Noun)

doctrine philosophical system philosophy school of thought

-ism (Noun) — A belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school.

belief Girondism Gospel abolitionism absolutism amoralism animalism animism antiestablishmentarianism antiestablishmentism asceticism cabalism church doctrine commandment contextualism creationism credo creed democracy descriptivism divine right • • •

2. -ism (Other)

-ism (Other) — Denotes a state or condition, belief or principle.