moderatism

noun

mod·​er·​at·​ism

ˈmäd(ə)rə̇tˌizəm,

-ə̇ˌtiz-

plural -s

: moderation in doctrines or opinions

specifically : the opinions or policy of a moderate party or group in politics or religion

Word History

First Known Use

1737, in the meaning defined above

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