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nam·ist | \ ˈnā-mist

Definition of namist (Entry 1 of 2)
adjective
of, relating to, or characterized by namism: such as having, reflecting, or fostering the belief that

a: a person’s personal proper 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, and/or
b: certain personal proper names represent certain traits and capacities.

namist
plural namists
Definition of namist (Entry 2 of 2)
noun
a: a person who is namist : someone who holds the belief that a person’s personal proper 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.
b: someone who uses a person’s personal proper name as a pejorative to stereotype, intimidate, ridicule, silence, or control another person, especially under the guise of fighting for social justice.

c: someone who disrespects another person’s name.
Example of namist as an adjective in a sentence:
The young woman realized after seeing a counselor that her namist attacks stemmed from her attempt to be accepted by her trendy friends and to project her own transgressions onto others.

Examples of namist as a noun in a sentence:
1. Namists feel entitled to steal another person’s name and create or perpetuate a new meaning of the name simply to be trendy or for clickbait.

2. The namist attempted to belittle the immigrant by deliberately mispronouncing the immigrant’s ethnic name.
namist by BeKindToAll March 4, 2022
Related Words
Namio • Nami • Namira • Naiomi • Namco • namie amuro • namik • Namir • naiora • namish
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.
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.
namism by BeKindToAll March 4, 2022

namjooning

the act of living as kim Namjoon. this includes taking walks through parks, admiring nature, hanging out with crabs, and having fun with friends.
What is 𝑵𝒂𝒎𝒋𝒐𝒐𝒏 doing during the hiatus? Oh, he's Namjooning.
namjooning by Tori Bazzi August 13, 2019

namjooning

feeding your mind and soul by doing the things you love
he is namjooning all day on his bike around the park
namjooning by ktrn August 21, 2019
Namjoon is not only an amazing and dedicated leader. He is definitely the most handsome guy on Earth. Who also steals the heart of many.
Hot damn!! Namjoon is one fine dude.
Namjoon by rose1567 February 10, 2018

namjooning

to take long walks; to ride a bicycle; to go see art; to make music; to read; to make people's lives better
A: What are you guys doing right now?
Kim Namjoon: I'm namjooning.
namjooning by minniholly August 13, 2019
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