Hyphenism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hyphenism is a noun meaning The use of hyphenated terms to describe people's identities, e.g. in Irish-American.
Meaning
The use of hyphenated terms to describe people's identities, e.g. in Irish-American.
Example Sentences
What may be called, for want of a better term, the colonial spirit, which is the essence of hyphenism, has persisted in this country to hamper national progress and national unity.
Word Forms
- hyphenisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hyphenate, hyphen, hyphenation, hyphenitis, hyphenator, dehyphenation.
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