maturism

noun

ma·​tur·​ism

məˈtu̇ˌrizəm,

mə‧ˈtyu̇- sometimes məˈchu̇-

plural -s

: a state characterized by full development and consequently by lack of opportunity for further growth or development

the fear of economic maturism

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