"Ralstonism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Everett Ralston, pseudonym of founder Webster Edgerly (1852-1926), + -ism Etymology templates: {{suffix|en||ism}} + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Ralstonism (uncountable)
  1. (historical) A minor social movement in the USA in the nineteenth century, promoting white superiority, a diet and exercise regime, and the supposed ability to develop control over the minds of others. Wikipedia link: Ralstonism Tags: historical, uncountable

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