ruinism
An ideology that leads to the destruction of societyAn ideology that leads to the destruction of society.
Meaning
3 senses(uncountable)An ideology that leads to the destruction of society.
(uncountable)An enthusiasm for appreciating ruins or sites of destruction.
(uncountable)A prevailing belief in the imminent destruction of society or the environment; an apocalyptic worldview.
Origin
From ruin + -ism.From ruin + -ism.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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