amerism

noun

am·​er·​ism

ˈaməˌrizəm,

(ˈ)āˈmeˌr-

plural -s

: the quality or state of being ameristic

Word History

Etymology

ameristic + -ism

First Known Use

circa 1909, in the meaning defined above

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Rhymes for amerism

• autism
• fascism
• racism
• sikhism
• statism
• sufism
• thomism
• tourism
• tropism
• abolitionism
• aldosteronism
• americanism