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nothingism
noun(know-noth-ing-ism)
the principles and policies of the Know-Nothings
nothingism
noun(know-noth-ing-ism)
the condition of knowing nothing or desiring to know nothing or the conviction that nothing can be known with certainty especially in religion or morality
nothingism
noun(know-noth-ing-ism)
a mid-20th century political attitude characterized by anti-intellectualism, exaggerated patriotism, and fear of foreign subversive influences
nothingism
adjective(know-noth-ing-ism)
marked by inactivity or failure to make positive progress

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