Ism

n.

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A doctrine or theory; especially, a wild or visionary theory. The world grew light-headed, and forth came a spawn of isms which no man can number. - S. G. Goodrich.

Noun

1.

ism - a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school Synonyms: doctrine, philosophical system, philosophy, school of thought

Industrial, Science, Medical [ = 2,4 GHz ] (WLAN)Weltanschauung, adherents, articles of religion, catechism, church, class, communion, confession, credenda, credo, creed, cult, cultism, denomination, disciples, doctrinal statement, faith, followers, formulated belief, gospel, ideology, mystique, order, persuasion, political faith, political philosophy, religion, school, sect, system of belief, world view