Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Self-esteem in a group corresponding to egotism in an individual.
- noun Excessive use of the pronoun ‘we’ in writing or speaking.
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Examples
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The problem is we (excuse my nosism) like the status quo: uninhibited, unrestrained Discovery Channel out-on-the-prowl lifestyle with the freedom to start a relationship with whoever's out there, instead of just settling on whoever's right here.
Jeff A. Katz: It's Not You, It's My Disinterest in You Jeff A. Katz 2010
cydonian commented on the word nosism
The editorial, or royal, we.
Mark Twain once said, "Only kings, presidents, editors, and people with tapeworms have the right to use the editorial 'we'." (quote)
October 26, 2007
reesetee commented on the word nosism
I love Mark Twain. :-D I also like A.W.A.D.
October 26, 2007
milmil commented on the word nosism
I have a question. What is the word for a person who practices nosism?
November 30, 2007
reesetee commented on the word nosism
Why, we call ourselves nosismists, of course. ;->
November 30, 2007
seanahan commented on the word nosism
I was thinking nosismitist.
December 1, 2007
gj531 commented on the word nosism
Based on the normal accord of -ists to their -isms, it should be "nosist".
June 10, 2008
ruzuzu commented on the word nosism
I adore the Century's definitions:
"n. Self-esteem in a group corresponding to egotism in an individual.
n. Excessive use of the pronoun ‘we’ in writing or speaking."
December 14, 2012