defectionism

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noun

A policy of defection.

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Meanings

noundefectionism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA policy of defection.

Origin

From defection + -ism.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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