puppetism

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

puppet +‎ -ism

Noun[edit]

puppetism (uncountable)

  1. The quality of being controlled by another person, expressing their opinions, etc.
    • 1967, Seumas O'Sullivan, The Dublin Magazine, volumes 5-6, page 81:
      The more we reflect on their puppetism the more we admire Mr. Aldington's skill in making them reflect his own manifold thoughts and emotions.