Meanings
nounJohn Henryism (uncountable)
- uncountableThe use of overwork as a coping mechanism by black men in response to fatigue from social pressures and stresses.
Origin
From John Henry + -ism, named after the folklore character.
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APA
John Henryism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/John%20Henryism
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“John Henryism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/John%20Henryism. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “John Henryism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/John%20Henryism.
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