"sticklerism" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: stickler + -ism Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|stickler|ism}} stickler + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} sticklerism (uncountable)
  1. (derogatory) The behaviour of a stickler; inflexible adherence to rules. Tags: derogatory, uncountable Synonyms: fascism (english: fig.)
    Sense id: en-sticklerism-en-noun-3Tsaz2Uj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ism

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