moralism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act or practice of moralizing (making moral reflections or judging the morality of others).
  2. A maxim or saying believed by the speaker to embody a moral truth; an instance of moralizing.
  3. Religious practice that focuses on morality while placing little emphasis on doctrine or the metaphysical; adherence to a system of morality with little or no reference to religion.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɒɹəlɪzm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-moralism.wav

Word forms

moralism moralisms

Etymology

From French moralisme.

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