incivism

English

Etymology

From in- (“not”) +‎ civism. Compare French incivisme.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɪnˈsɪvɪzəm/

Noun

incivism (usually uncountable, plural incivisms)

  1. Lack of civism or patriotism; unfriendliness to one's state or government.
    • 1836, Thomas Babington Macaulay, "Barère", in (probably) Edinburgh Review
      Every lady who adorned herself with the relics of criminals might justly be suspected of incivism.

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