nosism

noun

nos·​ism

ˈnōˌsizəm,

ˈnäˌ-

plural -s

1

archaic : the conceit or pride of a group of persons

2

archaic : the practice of using we in giving one's opinions

Word History

Etymology

Latin nos we + English -ism

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