-ism
Greekdoctrine, belief, practice
Suffix · means "doctrine, belief, practice"
Roots often paired with -ism
Associated Words · 93
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