ethnicalism
- Noun (rare or obsolete):
- Secularism or irreligion: "ethnicalism" refers to the state or doctrine of not adhering to any religion; atheism or non-theistic worldview.
- Ethnic-based ideology: In some contexts, it may denote a system of belief or practice rooted in ethnic identity, often opposed to universal religious systems.
Secularism:
- The philosopher advocated for ethnicalism, arguing that morality can exist without divine authority. (He promoted a non-religious ethical system.)
- In the 19th century, some thinkers embraced ethnicalism as a rejection of organized religion. (They adopted a secular or atheistic stance.)
Ethnic-based ideology (less common):
- The movement's ethnicalism emphasized cultural traditions over religious dogma. (It prioritized ethnic heritage.)
"to profess ethnicalism": to openly declare a non-religious or atheistic belief.
- Several intellectuals in the Enlightenment period professed ethnicalism. (They publicly stated their irreligion.)
"ethnicalism as a social force": the influence of secular or ethnic-based ideologies on society.
- The rise of ethnicalism in the 20th century changed how communities defined their identity. (Secularism reshaped social structures.)
Ethnical (adj): relating to ethnicity or non-religious principles.
- The ethnical values of the tribe were passed down orally. (Ethnic customs were preserved.)
Ethnicist (n): a person who advocates for ethnic-based policies or secularism.
- He was an ethnicist who rejected religious interference in governance. (He supported ethnic or secular principles.)
- Secularism: the principle of separation of religion from public institutions.
- Atheism: disbelief in the existence of gods.
- Irreligion: lack of religious belief or practice.
"to walk the path of ethnicalism": to live a life guided by secular or ethnic principles rather than religious ones.
- She chose to walk the path of ethnicalism, finding meaning in humanism and culture. (She adopted a non-religious worldview.)
"ethnicalism in the shadows": a hidden or unspoken adherence to secularism.
- Many in the community practiced ethnicalism in the shadows, fearing persecution. (They kept their irreligion private.)
This word is extremely rare in modern English and is primarily found in historical or philosophical texts. Its meaning may overlap with "secularism" or "ethnicism," but it is not commonly used in contemporary discourse.