automobilism
/ˈɔːtəmə(ʊ)biːlɪz(ə)m/ /ˌɔːtəˈməʊbɪlɪz(ə)m/Chiefly US. Now rare (archaic and historical in later use)
noun
The use of automobiles or motor vehicles; automobile travel.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Glasgow Herald. From automobile + -ism, after French (now rare) automobilisme.
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