statism

/ˈsteɪdɪzm/noun
High School
1

Synonym of secularism: subservience of religious issues to political officials and expediency.

2

Synonym of statecraft or statesmanship.

3

Synonym of government or governance.

4

The belief that most or all political power should be centralized in national governments.

5

The belief that most or nearly all political power should be decentralized to provincial governments.

6

The belief that the state is a legitimate social institution.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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