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Racism is an ism to which everyone in the world today is exposed; for or against, we must take sides. And the history of the future will differ according to the decision which we make.
Ruth Benedict

Meaning of "ism" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ISM

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ISM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Ism is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ISM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

ISM

Ism may refer to: ▪ Ism, an East Coast-based alternative rock quartet ▪ Ism, the Arabic word for a personal name ▪ -ism, a suffix appended to many philosophical concepts ISM may stand for...

Definition of ism in the English dictionary

The definition of ism in the dictionary is an unspecified doctrine, system, or practice.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ISM


activism
ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm
autism
ˈɔːtɪzəm
baptism
ˈbæpˌtɪzəm
Buddhism
ˈbʊdɪzəm
capitalism
ˈkæpɪtəˌlɪzəm
criticism
ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm
feminism
ˈfɛmɪˌnɪzəm
hedonism
ˈhiːdəˌnɪzəm
journalism
ˈdʒɜːnəˌlɪzəm
Judaism
ˈdʒuːdeɪˌɪzəm
mechanism
ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm
metabolism
mɪˈtæbəˌlɪzəm
militarism
ˈmɪlɪtəˌrɪzəm
organism
ˈɔːɡəˌnɪzəm
prism
ˈprɪzəm
professionalism
prəˈfɛʃənəˌlɪzəm
racism
ˈreɪsɪzəm
realism
ˈrɪəˌlɪzəm
terrorism
ˈtɛrəˌrɪzəm
tourism
ˈtʊərɪzəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ISM

isleless
isleman
islesman
islet
isleted
islets of Langerhans
Islington
islomania
Ismail Pasha
Ismaili
Ismailia
Ismailian
ismatic
ismaticalness
Ismoil Somoni
isn´t
isna
isnae

WORDS THAT END LIKE ISM

alcoholism
atheism
communism
enthusiasm
Exchange Rate Mechanism
gsm
Hinduism
nationalism
optimism
orgasm
patriotism
plagiarism
sarcasm
sexism
skepticism
sm
socialism
surrealism
symbolism
vandalism

Synonyms and antonyms of ism in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «ism» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ISM

Find out the translation of ism to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of ism from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «ism» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

ISM
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ism
570 millions of speakers

English

ism
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

वाद
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ISM
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

изм
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ism
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ধর্ম
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

doctrine
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ism
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

ism
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

イズム
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

ISM
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ism
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ism
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

-வாதம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Ism
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

öğreti
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

dottrina
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

izm
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вим
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ism
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ισμό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ism
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ism
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ism
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of ism

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ISM»

The term «ism» is very widely used and occupies the 16.092 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of ism
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «ism».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ISM» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «ism» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «ism» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about ism

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QUOTES WITH «ISM»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word ism.
1
Ruth Benedict
Racism is an ism to which everyone in the world today is exposed; for or against, we must take sides. And the history of the future will differ according to the decision which we make.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ISM»

Discover the use of ism in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to ism and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Authority and Political Culture in Shi'ism
time in English are incorporated in the text. On authority in Shi'ism, with special emphasis on its institutionalization in different historic periods from the beginning of Shi'ism in the Middle Ages to the present.
Said Amir Arjomand, 1988
2
SHI'ISM
For a Western world anxious to understand Islam and, in particular, Shi’ism, this book arrives with urgently needed information and critical analysis.
Hamid Dabashi, 2012
3
Shi'ism and Social Protest
This book is the first overview of Shi’i political activism in each of the countries where it has been significant.
Juan Ricardo Cole, Nikki R. Keddie, 1986
4
Shi'ism
Halm explores how Shi'ism differs from the rest of Islam, discussing the prominence of its authorities, the Imams, as well as its legal system, practices of worship, places of pilgrimages, and a religious ethos characterized by a fervor to ...
Heinz Halm, 2004
5
Corporatism and Comparative Politics: The Other Great Ism
Alongside liberalism and Marxism, corporatism is the third great ideology of modern social and political organization.
Howard J. Wiarda, 1996
6
Rituals in Babism and Baha'ism
Because of this, and because European and American converts to Baha'ism found the rituals inappropriate and puzzling, the codes prescribed by the Bab and revised by Baha'Allah were often not put into practice; additionally, many of the ...
Denis McEoin, 1994
7
The Art and Material Culture of Iranian Shi'ism: Iconography ...
Here, leading experts trace the material heritage of Iranian Shi'ism within each of its political, religious, and cultural dimensions. This book is published by I.B. Tauris in association with the Iran Heritage Foundation.
Pedram Khosronejad, 2012
8
Shi'ism in America
Shi'ism in America provides the first general overview of the Shi'i community in America, tracing its history, its current composition, and how Shi'a have negotiated their identity in the American context.
Liyakat Nathani Takim, 2009
9
The Divine Guide in Early Shi'ism: The Sources of ...
A close look at the early Shi'ite writing on the figure of the Imam, considered not just a jurist theologian but the central pillar of the faith, through whom God and his creatures communicate.
Mohammad Ali Amir-Moezzi, 1994
10
Information Storage and Management: Storing, Managing, and ...
This book also helps you prepare for Information Storage and Management exam E20-001 leading to EMC Proven Professional Associate certification. Please visit http://education.emc.com for details.
G. Somasundaram, Alok Shrivastava, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ISM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term ism is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Rick Perry slams Donald 'Trump-ism' - Business Insider
In a statement, Perry insisted Trump's ideology is not conservative but rather something unique: "Trump-ism." "I have a message for my fellow ... «Business Insider, Jul 15»
2
Notre Dame is using a Chip Kelly-ism as their team motto
In fact, the folks over at the University of Notre Dame have turned a Chip Kelly-ism into their team motto. As shared by the Fighting Irish's head ... «Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia, Jul 15»
3
Understanding the emergence of modern Shi'ism - Your Middle East
Banner Icon Understand Islam Dr Zachery M. Heern, author of the new book 'The Emergence of Modern Shi'ism: Islamic Reform in Iraq and ... «Your Middle East, Jul 15»
4
Labour's austerity 'me too-ism' continues
"Slaughter of first-borns could save £50 billion in Child Benefit, pledges Cameron," read a headline following the budget when the Tories ... «Socialist Party, Jul 15»
5
ISM Dhanbad to IIT Dhanbad - a long road crossed
This year, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced in his budget speech that Indian School of Mines (ISM), Dhanbad, will be converted to a ... «PaGaLGuY, Jul 15»
6
Me-too-ism' dominates GOP presidential primary
After all the candidate announcements, after all the speculation about who'd go first and who's yet to jump in, one question remains in this ... «Bayoubuzz, Jul 15»
7
SLM Corporation (ISM) Ex-Dividend Date Scheduled for July 10, 2015
Shareholders who purchased ISM prior to the ex-dividend date are eligible for the cash dividend payment. This represents an -5.57% decrease ... «Nasdaq, Jul 15»
8
ISM's Manufacturing Report On Business -- June's Numbers Reveal …
According to the Institute of Supply Management's (ISM) latest Report on Business, economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
9
Marks-ism is the capitalist's friend
My favourite Howard Marks quotation is that certain investment managers earn their reputation from calling the market right once in a row. «Times LIVE, Jul 15»
10
ISM Nonmanufacturing Index Rises to 56.0 in June, Near Expectations
The ISM's nonmanufacturing purchasing managers index edged up to 56.0 in June from 55.7 in May. Forecasters surveyed by The Wall Street ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»

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