id·i·o·tism
| \ ˈi-dē-ə-ˌti-zəm
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Definition of idiotism
(Entry 1 of 2)
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: idiom sense 1
idiotism
noun (2)
id·i·ot·ism
| \ ˈi-dē-ə-(ˌ)ti-zəm
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Definition of idiotism (Entry 2 of 2)
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“Idiotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/idiotism. Accessed 27 Sep. 2021.
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