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apacheism

apacheism noun: a warlike attitude.

Noun

apacheism (uncountable)

  1. A warlike attitude.
  2. (historical) The violent tactics of the Apaches (Parisian gangsters).

Forms of apacheism

alternative formapachism

Origin of apacheism

Apache + -ism

Questions about apacheism

What does apacheism mean?
Apacheism means a warlike attitude.
What part of speech is apacheism?
Apacheism is a noun.

Words near apacheism in the dictionary

  1. Apache plumes
  2. Apache tear
  3. Apache tears
  4. Apachean
  5. Apacheans
  6. apacheism
  7. Apacheness
  8. apaches
  9. apacheta
  10. apachetas
  11. Apachette

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