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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The rejection of a social normality through the pursuit of alternatives. uncountable
2. 2
   An ideology of limitless alternatives, and/or the practice of relating every logical alternative to a larger truth. uncountable
3. 3
   The belief that absolute truth must explain every legitimate alternative. uncountable

Etymology

From alternative + -ism.

Related phrases

alternative lifestyle

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