What does "gourmetism" mean?

The habits and attitudes of gourmets; a love of fine food.

What is a synonym for "gourmetism"?

Common synonyms include: gourmandism, gourmandism.

Gourmetism

noun

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Noun

1
The habits and attitudes of gourmets; a love of fine food. uncountable
"In our times of popular gourmetism, the Anaheim chili is easy to find year round in the supermarket, but the poblano remains seasonal in spring and fall."

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gourmandism gourmandism

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"In our times of popular gourmetism, the Anaheim chili is easy to find year round in the supermarket, but the poblano remains seasonal in spring and fall."

Etymology

From gourmet + -ism.

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