"fossilism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From fossil + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|fossil|ism}} fossil + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} fossilism (uncountable)
  1. The science or state of fossils. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-fossilism-en-noun-NowBEkW4
  2. The state of being extremely antiquated in views and opinions. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-fossilism-en-noun-n25LG-ZB
  3. A policy of reliance on fossil fuels. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-fossilism-en-noun-skbLFbCb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ism, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 16 37 47 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -ism: 15 37 49 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 8 40 52 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 16 37 48
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