"dismal science" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Audio: en-au-dismal science.ogg Forms: dismal sciences [plural]
Etymology: Coined by Thomas Carlyle in 1849, a play on gay science (“poetry”). Etymology templates: {{coin|en|Thomas Carlyle|in=1849|nobycat=1}} Coined by Thomas Carlyle in 1849 Head templates: {{en-noun}} dismal science (plural dismal sciences)
  1. (idiomatic, sometimes derogatory, sometimes humorous, usually with "the") Economics or the field of political economy. Tags: derogatory, humorous, idiomatic, sometimes, usually, with-definite-article Categories (topical): Economics
    Sense id: en-dismal_science-en-noun-o50dJPYA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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