-ism

Greek

doctrine, belief, practice

Suffix · means "doctrine, belief, practice"

Roots often paired with -ism

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criticism

Expression of disapproval; a detailed evaluation or review

mechanism

A system of parts that work together; a process by which something operates

organism

A complete living thing, such as an animal or plant

journalism

The profession of gathering and reporting news

tourism

Travelling for pleasure; the industry serving travellers

capitalism

An economic system based on private ownership and profit

optimism

A tendency to expect positive outcomes

nationalism

Strong devotion to one's nation; belief in national superiority or independence

skepticism

A doubting attitude; the philosophy that absolute knowledge is impossible

communism

A political ideology advocating collective ownership and a classless society

realism

Acceptance of facts as they are; artistic or philosophical representation of reality

socialism

A political theory advocating collective or state ownership of production

feminism

A movement advocating equal rights for women

patriotism

Love of and devotion to one's country

symbolism

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities

conservatism

A political philosophy favouring tradition and opposing rapid change

metabolism

The chemical processes in a living organism that sustain life

buddhism

A major religion based on the teachings of Buddha

individualism

Belief in personal independence and individual freedom; acting independently of others

professionalism

The standards and conduct expected of a professional

idealism

Pursuit of high ideals; the philosophical theory that reality is mind-based

multiculturalism

The coexistence of multiple cultures within one society

heroism

Great courage and bravery, especially in the face of danger

sexism

Discrimination or prejudice based on sex or gender