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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The branch of sociology that studies interaction between individuals or groups uncountable
2. 2
   A theory in the philosophy of mind which holds that matter and mind are two distinct and independent substances that exert causal effects on one another. uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

interactionalism

Etymology

From interaction + -ism.

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