flunkeyism

American  

[fluhngk-ee-iz-uhm] / ˈflʌŋk iˌɪz əm /

noun

1. the character and behavior typical of a flunky or yes-man.

2. the general tendency of a population to support leaders unquestioningly.

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Example Sentences

All dreams of union and freedom seemed to be extinguished for a long time, and the flunkeyism which was unfortunately only too rampant in the nation, ran riot, while frank souls stood aside in disgust.

From Anarchism A Criticism and History of the Anarchist Theory by Zenker, Ernst Viktor

We think we have at last found a key to the flunkeyism of those citizens who are desirous of getting up an Albert Testimonial.

From Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) by Various

His descriptions of pictures are rarely characteristic; his tone and standard of judgment are worthless; his style of writing is poor; his inaccuracies frequent; and his flunkeyism intolerable.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 01, No. 06, April, 1858 by Various

Colonials will not touch their hats, or use any form that appears to remind them of servility, flunkeyism, or inequalities of station.

From Brighter Britain! (Volume 1 of 2) or Settler and Maori in Northern New Zealand by Hay, William Delisle

It is impossible to settle which is more to be scorned in them, their flunkeyism or their stupidity.

From Diary from March 4, 1861, to November 12, 1862 by De Gurowski, Adam G., count