deteriorism

deteriorism
\\-ˌrizəm\ noun (-s)
Etymology: Latin deterior worse + English -ism
: the belief in universal deterioration — compare meliorism

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  • deteriorism — de·te·ri·o·rism …   English syllables

  • deteriorationist — sh(ə)nə̇st noun ( s) : one who holds that the world and mankind are deteriorating * * * detēriorāˈtionist noun A believer in deteriorism • • • Main Entry: ↑deteriorate …   Useful english dictionary

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