climatism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The climate movement, especially when viewed as an ideology or religion.
  2. The theory or belief, often associated with racist discourses, that the character of a group is profoundly impacted by the climate in which it emerges.
  3. The relocation of a person to a different climate for therapeutic or recreational purposes; climatotherapy.

Word forms

climatism

Etymology

From climate + -ism. Compare French climatisme.

Related words

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