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factionism 

A mindset in which a person thinks only or mostly of the group s/he belongs to, sometimes to the detriment of others.
Some factionistic Serbs refuse to acknowledge the Srebrenica massacre.
factionism by UmmAgummA July 28, 2005

functionalism 

A French post-structuralist movement in the 1970's that argued that philosophy was a actually a critique of power.

Underwritten by Foucalt.
Foucalt argued that functionalism divided society into a duality of power: oppressed and oppressor.
functionalism by sandraxine September 16, 2018

Fictionalism 

A psychological or behavioral tendency to treat fictional characters as if they were real, often experiencing emotional attachment, empathy, or concern for their well-being, and blurring the lines between fiction and reality.
"His fictionalism has led him to spend hours every day immersed in online discussions defending his favorite fictional characters as if they were real people."
Fictionalism by IstillLive April 19, 2024

cosmeto-functionalism 

the concept of designing structures or buildings in such a manner that they look beautiful and are functional (working well).
Cosmeto-functionalism could be a useful concept in design.

breatharian 

One whos diet consists of air, light, and prana, with a possible sip of water now and then.
The breatharian has air, light, and prana for food.
breatharian by leena gabor November 8, 2005
Word of the Day on June 3, 2026

A Booger In The Nose Of Progress 

Anything that impedes or otherwise interferes with a process going forward.
"Militarily, that inquest was a booger in the nose of progress."

or

"As far as human rights are concerned, this political infighting is a booger in the nose of progress."
Word of the Day on June 2, 2026