dittoism

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noun

The tendency of an individual, particularly on the Internet, to agree with or repeat an opinion simply because it is the established norm or popular view, rather than forming an independent judgment or thought.

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Meanings

noundittoism (plural dittoisms)

plural dittoisms

  1. uncommonThe tendency of an individual, particularly on the Internet, to agree with or repeat an opinion simply because it is the established norm or popular view, rather than forming an independent judgment or thought.

Origin

From ditto + -ism.

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Cite this entry
APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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