"Molochism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Moloch + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Moloch|ism}} Moloch + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Molochism (uncountable)
  1. worship of the god Moloch Tags: uncountable
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