"neartermism" meaning in All languages combined

See neartermism on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From near-term + -ism. Etymology templates: {{af|en|near-term|-ism}} near-term + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} neartermism (uncountable)
  1. (ethics, philosophy) An ethical theory which prioritizes improving the conditions of the present and near future, rather than thinking about the distant future (as in longtermism). Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Ethics, Philosophy Related terms: neartermist
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