wantokism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The Melanesian cultural practice of relying on one's wantoks for any need, and of sharing the fruits of one's personal success with one's wantoks.

Pronunciation

/ˈwɑntɒkɪzəm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-wantokism.wav

Word forms

wantokism

Etymology

From wantok + -ism.

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