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Meaning of againstism in English:

againstism

noun

informal US

  • The position or practice of being opposed to something, or of having an oppositional attitude in general; (habitual) opposition or criticism.

Pronunciation

againstism

/əˈɡɛnstɪz(ə)m/ /əˈɡeɪnstɪz(ə)m/

Origin

1940s. From against + -ism. Compare earlier againstness, againster.