"coolieism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From coolie + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|coolie|ism}} coolie + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} coolieism (uncountable)
  1. (historical) The role or status of a coolie (type of Asian worker). Tags: historical, uncountable
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