pennalism

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noun

A system of hazing once practised in German universities.

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Meanings

nounpennalism (uncountable)
  1. historicaluncountableA system of hazing once practised in German universities.

Origin

From pennal + -ism.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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