PRIVATISM


Meaning of PRIVATISM in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' pr ī -v ə - ˌ ti-z ə m

Function: noun

Etymology: private

Date: 1950

: the attitude of being uncommitted to or avoiding involvement in anything beyond one's immediate interests

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