An introduction to some definitions

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Absolutism:

A political system in which a single ruler, group, or political party has complete power over a country.

Activism:

The activity of working to achieve political or social change, especially as a member of an organization with particular aims.

Ageism:

Unfair treatment of people because of their age.

Agnosticism:

The belief that it is not possible to know whether God exists or not.

Altruism:

Willingness to do things that bring advantages to others, even if it results in disadvantage for yourself.

Anachronism:

A person, a custom or an idea that seems old-fashioned and does not belong to the present.

Anarchism:

The political belief that there should be little or no formal or official organization to society but that people should work freely together.

Anglicism:

A word or phrase from the English language that is used in another language.

Animism:

The belief that all natural things, such as plants, animals, rocks, and thunder, have spirits and can influence human events.

Anthropocentrism:

The belief that humans are more important than anything else.