Long-termism

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Concentration on long-term goals rather than short-term security or advantage. uncountable
  2. 2
    Alternative spelling of longtermism. alt-of, alternative, uncountable

    "Known as long-termism, it is based on a belief that the interests of later generations, stretching far into the future, must be taken into account in decisions made today."

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"Known as long-termism, it is based on a belief that the interests of later generations, stretching far into the future, must be taken into account in decisions made today."

Etymology

From long-term + -ism.

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