Ontonomy

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A philosophy of existence that emphasizes the harmonious coexistence of nonuniform entities. countable, uncountable

    "The alternative has to be elaborated by fostering in an organic way the healthy tendency, noticeable everywhere, of increasing ontonomies, and working a network of multilateral — but not necessarily universal — relationships which allow for a fruitful coexistence."

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"The alternative has to be elaborated by fostering in an organic way the healthy tendency, noticeable everywhere, of increasing ontonomies, and working a network of multilateral — but not necessarily universal — relationships which allow for a fruitful coexistence."

Etymology

From onto- + -nomy.

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