"perennialism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From perennial + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|perennial|ism}} perennial + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} perennialism (uncountable)
  1. Perennial philosophy. Tags: uncountable
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  2. (education) A normative educational philosophy according to which one should teach the things that are of everlasting relevance to all people everywhere, and that the emphasis should be on principles, not facts. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Education
    Sense id: en-perennialism-en-noun-DMIYdQFh Topics: education
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