"catch-allism" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: catch-all + -ism Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|catch-all|ism}} catch-all + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} catch-allism (uncountable)
  1. (politics) A position that lacks strong commitments or ideology. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Politics
    Sense id: en-catch-allism-en-noun-J~WbO~2v Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ism Topics: government, politics

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