achismo

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Portuguese[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From achar (to think [that]; to be of the opinion [that]) +‎ -ismo.

Pronunciation[edit]

 
 

Noun[edit]

achismo m (plural achismos)

  1. (informal) the tendency to, or an instance of, basing one's choices or actions on unproven beliefs

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