Ralstonism

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noun

A minor social movement in the USA in the nineteenth century, promoting white superiority, a diet and exercise regime, and the supposed ability to develop control over the minds of others.

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Meanings

nounRalstonism (uncountable)
  1. historicaluncountableA minor social movement in the USA in the nineteenth century, promoting white superiority, a diet and exercise regime, and the supposed ability to develop control over the minds of others.

Origin

Everett Ralston, pseudonym of founder Webster Edgerly (1852-1926), + -ism

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APA

Ralstonism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Ralstonism

MLA

“Ralstonism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Ralstonism. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Ralstonism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Ralstonism.

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