"khubzism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Arabic خُبْز (ḵubz, “bread”) + -ism, in the idea of bread and circuses. Etymology templates: {{der|en|ar|خُبْز|t=bread}} Arabic خُبْز (ḵubz, “bread”), {{suffix|en||ism}} + -ism, {{root|en|ar|خ ب ز}} Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} khubzism (uncountable)
  1. The repression of political parties, human rights, and the press in Tunisia under President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: Khubzism
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