Definitions for essentialism

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essentialism es·sen·tial·ism

Spelling: [uh-sen-shuh-liz-uh m]

IPA: /əˈsɛn ʃəˌlɪz əm/

Essentialism is a 12 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 1061 anagrams from letters in essentialism (aeeiilmnssst).

Definitions for essentialism

noun

1. a doctrine that certain traditional concepts, ideals, and skills are essential to society and should be taught methodically to all students, regardless of individual ability, need, etc.

Origin of essentialism

First recorded in 1935-40; essential + -ism

Examples for essentialism

Try raising the matter of Arab or Muslim essentialism at a Harvard Square dinner party.