Bipedism

/ˈbaɪpiˌdɪzəm/ noun

The practice, condition, or theory of movement using two legs; the state of being bipedal as a characteristic of a species.

From biped + -ism (system or practice). This suffix turns the noun biped into an abstract system or state, similar to how 'Buddhism' relates to 'Buddha'.

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