half-and-halfismn.

Brit.

/ˌhɑːf(ə)n(d)ˈhɑːfɪz(ə)m/, U.S.

/ˌhæfənˈhæˌfɪzəm/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: half-and-half adj., -ism suffix.

Etymology: < half-and-half adj. + -ism suffix.

The state or condition of entertaining two different or opposing ideas, opinions, or feelings; esp. divided loyalty or allegiance in political matters.

1832 Examiner 5 Aug. 503/2 Toryism is hateful, but he more hated half and half-ism.

1853 C. Sinclair Lady Mary Pierrepoint iv. 30 in London Homes My mind seems in a curious state of half-and-half-ism.

1882 Bucks Herald 29 Apr. 3/3 He did not agree with this Liberal-Conservatism; he was a thorough old Tory... He did not like half-and-halfism.

2016 Economist (Electronic ed.) 11 Aug. A full-throated defence of trade would probably have lost Ms Clinton the Democratic primary. But her half-and-halfism will not win many votes.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2022).

单词	half-and-halfism
释义	half-and-halfismn. Brit. /ˌhɑːf(ə)n(d)ˈhɑːfɪz(ə)m/, U.S. /ˌhæfənˈhæˌfɪzəm/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: half-and-half adj., -ism suffix. Etymology: < half-and-half adj. + -ism suffix. The state or condition of entertaining two different or opposing ideas, opinions, or feelings; esp. divided loyalty or allegiance in political matters. Π 1832 Examiner 5 Aug. 503/2 Toryism is hateful, but he more hated half and half-ism. 1853 C. Sinclair Lady Mary Pierrepoint iv. 30 in London Homes My mind seems in a curious state of half-and-half-ism. 1882 Bucks Herald 29 Apr. 3/3 He did not agree with this Liberal-Conservatism; he was a thorough old Tory... He did not like half-and-halfism. 2016 Economist (Electronic ed.) 11 Aug. A full-throated defence of trade would probably have lost Ms Clinton the Democratic primary. But her half-and-halfism will not win many votes. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2022). < n.1832
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