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单词 know-nothingisms
释义

know-nothingism

noun

know-noth·​ing·​ism ˈnō-ˌnə-thiŋ-ˌi-zəm How to pronounce know-nothingism (audio)
1
capitalized K&N : the principles and policies of the Know-Nothings
2
: the condition of knowing nothing or desiring to know nothing or the conviction that nothing can be known with certainty especially in religion or morality
3
often capitalized K&N : a mid-20th century political attitude characterized by anti-intellectualism, exaggerated patriotism, and fear of foreign subversive influences

Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined at sense 1

know-nothingisms

noun

plural of know-nothingism
as in secularisms

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • secularisms
  • agnosticism
  • nonbeliefs
  • atheisms

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  • religions
  • cults
  • persuasions
  • faiths
  • denominations
  • churches
  • creeds
  • doctrines
  • communions
  • sects
  • theologies
  • dogmas
  • credos
  • dogmata
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