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Astronism
Contributionism
Published: 2nd August 2020
Citation: Astronist Institution. (2020). Contributionism. Available: https://www.astronism.com/astronary/entry/contributionism. Last accessed: [date].
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 AND ALTERNATIVE PHRASES
Contributionist | ˈɑːmnidɒksɪk(ə)l | adjective & noun
Contributionistic | ˈɑːmnidɒksɪk(ə)lɪti | adjective
Contributionistically | ˈɑːmnidɒksɪkli | adverb
ORIGINS 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.’
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