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Contributionism[]
kɒntrɪˈbjuːʃ(ə)nɪz(ə)m[]
noun[]
the Astronist transcensionist belief that contributions made to the world, especially those in aid of space exploration, provide existential purpose, are central to individual and collective identity, and are a method of astrosis.
Derivatives[]
- Contributionist | ˈɑːmnidɒksɪk(ə)l | adjective & noun
- Contributionistic | ˈɑːmnidɒksɪk(ə)lɪti | adjective
- Contributionistically | ˈɑːmnidɒksɪkli | adverb
Origin and etymology[]
- Astro-English: from Astronese, the word contribution, denoting the addition of something, combined with the suffix -ism denoting a belief; meaning ‘belief in contribution.’