"extropianism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From extropian + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|extropian|ism}} extropian + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} extropianism (uncountable)
  1. Belief in, or support for, the theory of extropy. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Transhumanism

Alternative forms

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