English Explanatory Dictionary

healthism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The use of propaganda and coercion (as by government or advertising) to impose established norms of health.
  2. An excessive preoccupation with one's health.
  3. Discrimination on the basis of one's health status.

Word forms

healthism

Etymology

From health + -ism.

Derived words

healthist
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