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grundyism

 

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Noun grundyism has 1 sense
  1. primness, prudishness, prudery, Grundyism - excessive or affected modesty
    --1 is a kind of modesty

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Grundyism

Description:

Grundyism refers to a conservative and prudish approach to society, typically characterized by strict moral values and a resistance to change or divergence from traditional norms.



Senses:

Noun:

- The adherence or promotion of conservative social values.

- The belief in upholding traditional moral standards and opposing liberal or progressive ideas.

- A conservative ideology that opposes individual freedoms and advocates for conformity.


Usage:

Popular:

1. Despite living in a rapidly changing world, some individuals still subscribe to grundyism, advocating for traditional gender roles and strict societal norms.

2. The grundyism of the 1950s stifled creativity and self-expression, causing many artists to face censorship and repression.

3. The politician's grundyism appealed to a certain segment of the population who longed for a return to traditional values.


Local:

1. In the conservative town, grundyism dominated public discourse, discouraging any form of artistic expression that challenged traditional ideologies.

2. The local church heavily pushed grundyism, condemning any form of media that portrayed relationships outside of heterosexual marriage.

3. Despite the city's diverse population, there were still pockets of grundyism where alternative lifestyles were not readily accepted.


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