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/kɹəˈdɛn.ʃə.lɪ.zəm/ · noun
Excessive emphasis on the importance of educational, academic, legal, or regulatory qualifications..
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Credentialism means Excessive emphasis on the importance of educational, academic, legal, or regulatory qualifications..
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