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agelicism

agelicism noun: the belief, associated with Émile Durkheim, that the behavior and traits of an individual are determined by his or her social group.

Noun

agelicism (uncountable)

  1. The belief, associated with Émile Durkheim, that the behavior and traits of an individual are determined by his or her social group.

Questions about agelicism

What does agelicism mean?
Agelicism means the belief, associated with Émile Durkheim, that the behavior and traits of an individual are determined by his or her social group.
What part of speech is agelicism?
Agelicism is a noun.

Words near agelicism in the dictionary

  1. agelenids
  2. ageless
  3. ageless sleep
  4. agelessly
  5. agelessness
  6. agelicism
  7. agelong
  8. agemate
  9. agemates
  10. agen
  11. Agena

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