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academicism

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ac·a·dem·i·cism  (k-dm-szm) also a·cad·e·mism (-kd-mzm)
n.
Traditional formalism, especially when reflected in art.

academicism [ˌækəˈdɛmɪˌsɪzəm], academism [əˈkædəˌmɪzəm]
n
adherence to rules and traditions in art, literature, etc.; conventionalism

academicism, academism
1. the mode of teaching or of procedure in a private school, college, or university.
2. a tendency toward traditionalism or conventionalism in art, literature, music, etc.
3. any attitudes or ideas that are learned or scholarly but lacking in worldliness, common sense, or practicality. — academie, n., adj. — academist, n.
See also: Learning
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.academicism - orthodoxy of a scholastic variety
traditionalism, traditionality - strict adherence to traditional methods or teachings
Translations
academicism [ˌækəˈdɛmiˌsizm] academism [əˈkædəˌmɪzm] n (Art) → accademismo


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