"poetism" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Coined by Karel Teige in the 1920s as poet + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|poet|ism}} poet + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} poetism (uncountable)
  1. An avantgarde approach to art introduced by Karel Teige in Czechoslovakia in the 1920s in reaction to the prevailing proletarian art, encouraging lyricism and an epicurean attitude. Wikipedia link: Karel Teige Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-poetism-en-noun-yyhDpZvY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ism

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