ism
Systematic ideological framework
An ism is a distinctive doctrine, theory, or movement—usually one ending in that suffix: capitalism, feminism, Buddhism.
The word often carries dismissive or skeptical overtones, lumping ideologies together as abstract systems rather than lived beliefs: He's always chasing some new ism.
In casual use, isms can mean prejudices based on group identity: racism, sexism, and other isms.
Philosophy stressing self-created meaning
- nihilismRejection of objective meaning
- stoicismUncomplaining acceptance of difficulty
- rationalismReason as knowledge source
- empiricismKnowledge through observation
humanism · materialism · dualism · pragmatism · skepticism · relativism · determinism · fatalism
Devotion to one's country
- liberalismPhilosophy valuing reform, tolerance
- conservatismPreference for existing institutions
- libertarianismMinimal-government political philosophy
- MarxismClass-based revolutionary philosophy
environmentalism · populism · authoritarianism · totalitarianism · colonialism · imperialism · globalism · isolationism
Prejudice targeting older people
- ableismBias against disabled individuals
- classismPrejudice by economic rank
- biasUnfair inclination or prejudice
- prejudicePreformed unfavorable opinion
bigotry · intolerance · chauvinism · xenophobia · homophobia · transphobia · colorism · casteism
Style prioritizing perception
- expressionismDistorting reality for emotion
- cubismGeometric, fragmented visual style
- surrealismIrrational, dreamlike aesthetic
- dadaismAbsurdist artistic movement
minimalism · modernism · postmodernism · romanticism · symbolism · futurism · abstractionism · constructivism
Newly created expression
- euphemismMild substitute for bluntness
- colloquialismCasual conversational expression
- archaismObsolete but preserved phrasing
- aphorismTerse general truth
witticism · truism · criticism · plagiarism · journalism · syllogism · solecism · malapropism
Addiction to drinking
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- botulismBacterial food poisoning
- rheumatismInflammatory joint condition
- embolismObstruction in blood vessel
aneurysm · hypothyroidism · hyperthyroidism · albinism · dwarfism · gigantism · bruxism · magnetism
Belief in deity
- agnosticismDoubt about divine existence
- monotheismBelief in one god
- polytheismBelief in multiple deities
- pantheismReality itself is holy
deism · Buddhism · Hinduism · Judaism · Catholicism · Protestantism · Calvinism · Puritanism
existentialism
Philosophy stressing self-created meaning
- nihilismRejection of objective meaning
- stoicismUncomplaining acceptance of difficulty
- rationalismReason as knowledge source
empiricism · humanism · materialism · dualism · pragmatism · skepticism · relativism · determinism · fatalism · utilitarianism
nationalism
Devotion to one's country
- liberalismPhilosophy valuing reform, tolerance
- conservatismPreference for existing institutions
- libertarianismMinimal-government political philosophy
Marxism · environmentalism · populism · authoritarianism · totalitarianism · colonialism · imperialism · globalism · isolationism · progressivism
ageism
Prejudice targeting older people
- ableismBias against disabled individuals
- classismPrejudice by economic rank
- biasUnfair inclination or prejudice
prejudice · bigotry · intolerance · chauvinism · xenophobia · homophobia · transphobia · colorism · casteism · elitism
impressionism
Style prioritizing perception
- expressionismDistorting reality for emotion
- cubismGeometric, fragmented visual style
- surrealismIrrational, dreamlike aesthetic
dadaism · minimalism · modernism · postmodernism · romanticism · symbolism · futurism · abstractionism · constructivism · pointillism
neologism
Newly created expression
- euphemismMild substitute for bluntness
- colloquialismCasual conversational expression
- archaismObsolete but preserved phrasing
aphorism · witticism · truism · criticism · plagiarism · journalism · syllogism · solecism · malapropism · anachronism
alcoholism
Addiction to drinking
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- botulismBacterial food poisoning
- rheumatismInflammatory joint condition
embolism · aneurysm · hypothyroidism · hyperthyroidism · albinism · dwarfism · gigantism · bruxism · magnetism · organism
theism
Belief in deity
- agnosticismDoubt about divine existence
- monotheismBelief in one god
- polytheismBelief in multiple deities
pantheism · deism · Buddhism · Hinduism · Judaism · Catholicism · Protestantism · Calvinism · Puritanism · evangelicalism
- Word Suffixeser, est, ness, less, able
- grammardeclension, pronouns, adjectives, conjugation, nouns
- Arabic NamesAhmad, Ahmed, Ali, Omar, Mohamed
ismdata
Facts for analysis
evidence · observation · phenomenon · facts on the ground · direct experience
ismpragmatism
Practical problem-solving philosophy
practicality · independent thought · anti-dogmatism · skepticism · empiricism
racism, sexism, capitalism, communism, fascism, feminism, socialism, terrorism, realism