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单词 Rachmanism
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Definition of Rachmanism in English:

Rachmanism

noun ˈrakmənɪz(ə)m
mass nounBritish
  • The exploitation and intimidation of tenants by unscrupulous landlords.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Their housing policies mean that the provision of another yet basic human necessity is made entirely conditional upon the profit motive, encouraging the conditions for a new Rachmanism.

Origin

Named after Peter Rachman (1919–62), a London landlord whose practices became notorious in the early 1960s.

 
 
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