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Titanism

[ tahyt-n-iz-uhm ]

noun

, (sometimes lowercase)
  1. revolt against tradition, convention, and established order.


Titanism

/ ˈtaɪtəˌnɪzəm /

noun

  1. a spirit of defiance of and rebellion against authority, social convention, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Titanism1

First recorded in 1865–70; Titan + -ism
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Example Sentences

He had read aloud a paper of Montgomery's against pantheism, as well as one of his own on Goethe's Titanism.

He had the romantic cult of great men, yet sneered at Carlyle for his Titanism.

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