"rockism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From rock + -ism. See rock music. Etymology templates: {{af|en|rock|-ism}} rock + -ism, {{m|en|rock music}} rock music Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} rockism (uncountable)
  1. (derogatory) A kind of music snobbery that views rock music as superior or normative and values music with "authentic" production values over modern "manufactured" and electronic forms. Wikipedia link: rockism Tags: derogatory, uncountable Categories (topical): Forms of discrimination, Music Derived forms: rockist

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