nam·ism | \ ˈnā-ˌmi-zəm
Definition of namism
noun
a: a belief that one’s name is a fundamental determinant of human traits and capacities and that name differences produce an inherent superiority or inferiority of a particular person due to that person’s name. also : behavior or attitudes that reflect and foster this belief : name discrimination or prejudice
b: using a personal proper name as a pejorative to stereotype, intimidate, ridicule, silence, or otherwise control another person.
c: disrespecting another person’s name.
Definition of namism
noun
a: a belief that one’s name is a fundamental determinant of human traits and capacities and that name differences produce an inherent superiority or inferiority of a particular person due to that person’s name. also : behavior or attitudes that reflect and foster this belief : name discrimination or prejudice
b: using a personal proper name as a pejorative to stereotype, intimidate, ridicule, silence, or otherwise control another person.
c: disrespecting another person’s name.
People named Karen have been subjected to namism to the point that many fear using their own name.
Many people are starting to understand that namism harms one’s sense of identity and sense of self worth and is often provoked by sexism and racism.
Many people are starting to understand that namism harms one’s sense of identity and sense of self worth and is often provoked by sexism and racism.
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interjection.
Used as a salutation among weirdos to express a greeting or farewell alongside acknowledgement of kinship in weirdness & unison in the weird.
interjection.
Used as a salutation among weirdos to express a greeting or farewell alongside acknowledgement of kinship in weirdness & unison in the weird.
Namastrange my friend, I feel we're gonna get into some freaky shit together.
The only way to bow to divine weirdness in another entity is to look them in the fourth eye and say namastrange.
The only way to bow to divine weirdness in another entity is to look them in the fourth eye and say namastrange.
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The more formal greeting Sanskrit Namascar pronounced NAH-mah-scar is also used in India, though less frequently in Nepal. The Hindi "Jai Bhagwan" is also in common use, and carries the same meaning.
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