Amidism

/ˈæmɪdɪzəm/ noun

Definition

A philosophical or spiritual position (now archaic) related to extreme devotion or a state of being in the midst of something.

Etymology

From 'amid' + '-ism' (philosophical suffix), used very rarely in historical or philosophical texts, now essentially obsolete.

Kelly Says

Amidism is a fascinating relic—it's so obscure that most modern dictionaries barely include it, representing a philosophical idea that never caught on, unlike common '-isms' like skepticism or optimism.

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