Italianism

noun

Ital·​ian·​ism ə-ˈtal-yə-ˌni-zəm 

i-

also ī-

1

a

: a quality characteristic of Italy or the Italian people

b

: a characteristic feature of Italian occurring in another language

2

a

: specialized interest in or emulation of Italian qualities or achievements

b

: promotion or love of Italian policies or ideals

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for Italianism

• activism
• ageism
• albinism
• altruism
• aneurism
• animism
• aphorism
• atomism
• barbarism
• bolshevism
• botulism
• brahmanism