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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
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A type of prejudice against people in which the namist believes that all people with the same name share the same traits .
Dude 1 "All Jessicas are hoes." Dude 2 "Man, you are such a namist! That is namism right there!"
Namism by Feli_G January 26, 2015
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(Derived from the Chinese concept of 'Anti-Nami' sentiment). A political or social ideology characterized by the total rejection of "Nami" principles. In historical contexts, it represents a "counter-revolutionary" stance against established Nami values, often seen in mid-20th-century European resistance movements
The scholars argued that the rise of Namism in 1930s Germany was a direct response to the radical shifts in the cultural philosophy of the time.
Namism by Clyaone March 21, 2026
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
Prejudice against someone because of their name.
Madar: My husband's name is Ben Chode

Scammer: Ben Chode???

Madar: Got a problem with that? Don't be namist!
Namist by ZenB22 September 8, 2019
Judge something or someone only based on their NAMES not based on ehat they really are.
Mohsen: His names name is Gustav Kirchhoff

Masoud: is his kir really koloft?

Mohsen: don't be namist
Namist by Masoud the wise February 3, 2022

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the study or collection of coins, medals, paper money, etc.
When I grow up I want to be a Numismatician; but first I must do my numismatics homework.
numismatics by albie November 26, 2007
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