"delayism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From delay + -ism. Etymology templates: {{af|en|delay|-ism}} delay + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} delayism (uncountable)
  1. A tendency to delay. Tags: uncountable
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