economism

noun

econ·​o·​mism

ēˈkänəˌmizəm,

ə̇ˈ-

plural -s

: a theory or viewpoint that attaches decisive or principal importance to economic goals or interests

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French économisme, from économie "economy" (going back to Middle French yconomie, economie) + -isme -ism

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