"GDPism" meaning in English

See GDPism in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From GDP + -ism. Etymology templates: {{af|en|GDP|-ism}} GDP + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} GDPism (uncountable)
  1. The prioritization of GDP (gross domestic product). Tags: uncountable
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