gaiaism
gaiaism noun: the belief and theory of Gaia model of interconnectedness of biosphere on Earth.
Noun
gaiaism (uncountable)
- The belief and theory of Gaia model of interconnectedness of biosphere on Earth.
- As an integral organism (a-la gaiaism), the planet will find a way to control the poplation of any species becoming too dominant.1998 February 17, Krow, “population explosion- government, religion, individual?”, in alt.religion.wicca (Usenet)
- Among their complaints was that discussions of the earth as creator were included in Earth Day celebrations, which the parents said constituted gaiaism, or the organized worship of the earth.2000 April 29, Kate Zernike, “School Puts a New Spin On Earth Day After Suit”, in The New York TImes
Forms of gaiaism
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Origin of gaiaism
From Gaia + -ism.
Questions about gaiaism
- What does gaiaism mean?
- Gaiaism means the belief and theory of Gaia model of interconnectedness of biosphere on Earth.
- What part of speech is gaiaism?
- Gaiaism is a noun.
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