"Rachmanism" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From Rachman + -ism, from Peter Rachman, accused of being an unscrupulous British landlord. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Rachman|ism}} Rachman + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Rachmanism (uncountable)
  1. (British) The exploitation of tenants of slum properties by unscrupulous landlords; the practice of charging extortionate rents for inferior properties, especially to poor, disadvantaged or immigrant tenants. Wikipedia link: Peter Rachman Tags: British, uncountable Related terms: rack rent, slumlord Translations (Translations): Mietwucher [masculine] (German)

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