Etymology

communitarianism

Today it means: The group of doctrines that oppose excessive individualism in favour of a more community-based approach Full definition →

First used 1980s
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From communitarian + -ism.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 1980s The group of doctrines that oppose excessive individualism in favour of a more community-based approach

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