What does "credentialism" mean?

Excessive emphasis on the importance of educational, academic, legal, or regulatory qualifications.

What is a synonym for "credentialism"?

Common synonyms include: academism.

Pronounced //kɹəˈdɛn.ʃə.lɪ.zəm//.

/kɹəˈdɛn.ʃə.lɪ.zəm/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

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Excessive emphasis on the importance of educational, academic, legal, or regulatory qualifications. uncountable

From credential + -ism.