a|mor|al|ism

a|mor|al|ism
a|mor|al|ism «ay MR uh lihz uhm, -MOR-», noun.
indifference to morality; amoral attitude; amorality: »

He emphasizes the dogmatic imperialism and complete amoralism of Communism (Wall Street Journal).

a|mor´al|ist, noun.

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