"moronism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From moron + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|moron|ism}} moron + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} moronism (uncountable)
  1. (medicine, dated) The condition of being a moron (person of borderline intelligence). Tags: dated, uncountable Categories (topical): Medicine
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