demandism

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English

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Etymology

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From demand +‎ -ism.

Noun

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demandism (uncountable)

  1. A habitually demanding attitude.
    • 2008, V. Cesareo, The Thirteenth Italian Report on Migrations 2007, page 31:
      [] working to rally malcontent and exacerbated "demandism" under their banner, with the aim of forming a bloc of middle and also working-class strata, under the leadership of well-defined capitalist groups, in die-hard defense of the existing system in the European capitalist countries.
    • 2015, Jyotsna Rao, QRS for BDS 4th Year-Community Dentistry, page 186:
      If the child's needs are not adequately met in this age, the following traits may develop: pessimism, demandism, frustration and jealousy.
    • 2017, Hai Hong Nguyen, Political Dynamics of Grassroots Democracy in Vietnam, page 241:
      Report on reviewing 10 year implementation of Directive No. 11-CT/TU of 20 October 2003 on enhancing education of ethics, life-style, fighting against red-tape, bureaucracy, corruption, irresponsibility, demandism by public officials and civil servants at all government levels; and Resolution No. 09-NQ/TU of 14 April 2004 on continued improvement of administration reform, combating red-tape, bureaucracy and corruption).