"clerkism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: clerk + -ism Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|clerk|ism}} clerk + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} clerkism (uncountable)
  1. (derogatory) The tendency to report or document things as they were told to one, without judging or doubting. Tags: derogatory, uncountable
    Sense id: en-clerkism-en-noun-uasheCQZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ism

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