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Meaning of Pittism in English:

Pittism

Pronunciation /ˈpɪtɪz(ə)m/

noun

historical

  • The policies of or associated with William Pitt ‘the Younger’; support for or advocacy of these policies.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Walter Scott (1771–1832), poet and novelist. From the name of William Pitt ‘the Younger’ + -ism.