"lifestylism" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From lifestyle + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|lifestyle|ism}} lifestyle + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} lifestylism (uncountable)
  1. (derogatory) The appropriation of something as a lifestyle, without regard to its underlying tenets or meaning. Tags: derogatory, uncountable
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