"demandism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From demand + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|demand|ism}} demand + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} demandism (uncountable)
  1. A habitually demanding attitude. Tags: uncountable
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