"teapotism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From teapot (from Russell's teapot) + -ism. Etymology templates: {{af|en|-ism}} -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} teapotism (uncountable)
  1. (rare) Belief in the existence of Russell's teapot (an undetectable teapot orbiting between Earth and Mars). Tags: rare, uncountable
    Sense id: en-teapotism-en-noun-twjHI-Mr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ism

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