revolutionism

[ revuh-looshuh-niz-uhm ]

noun

1. the belief or principle that revolution is desirable or necessary:

   Revolutionism is a central tenet of Marxism.

2. the quality of being revolutionary, or radically innovative:

   He may be convinced of the revolutionism of his proposals, but they are actually nothing but tired, empty phrases.

Word History and Origins

Origin of revolutionism¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; revolution ( def ) + -ism ( def )

Example Sentences

Apophatic theology is that which focuses on what cannot be said of God: an apophatic revolutionism, unashamed to go beyond words.

From The Guardian

Despite the contemporary misconception that patriotism is inherently reactionary, the essential connection between patriotism and revolutionism has been vocally celebrated by American presidents since the founding of our democracy.

From The Guardian

His explosive revolutionism foreshadowed acute attacks of despair amidst Austrian opportunism, which from time to time became terrified at its own insignificance.

From Project Gutenberg

Always again the contradiction presents itself, socialism and anarchism; or, as deeply understood, evolutionism and revolutionism.

From Project Gutenberg

And it is quite obvious that he was becoming more and more irritated by the sentimentalism and dress-parade revolutionism of the socialist sects.

From Project Gutenberg