diversionism

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noun

The use of diversion as a ploy to distract from an issue.

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Meanings

noundiversionism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe use of diversion as a ploy to distract from an issue.

Origin

From diversion + -ism.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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