Austrianism

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UK/ˈɒs.tɹi.ə.nɪz.əm/

noun

The heterodox school of economic thought based on methodological individualism that originated in late-19th and early-20th century Vienna.

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Meanings

nounAustrianism (countable and uncountable, plural Austrianisms)

plural Austrianisms

  1. countableuncountableThe heterodox school of economic thought based on methodological individualism that originated in late-19th and early-20th century Vienna.
  2. countableuncountableA word, phrase or linguistic feature originating from or specific to Austrian language usage.

Origin

From Austrian + -ism.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

Asturianism
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APA

Austrianism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Austrianism

MLA

“Austrianism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Austrianism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Austrianism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Austrianism.

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