Mimicry or imitation of apes; behavior or speech characterized by foolish imitation or mimicry.
From 'ape' plus the suffix '-ism,' which creates abstract nouns denoting doctrines, practices, or states of being. This combines the ape concept with systematic behavior.
The suffix '-ism' is fascinating because it doesn't just mean 'a thing'—it implies a system, philosophy, or ideology, so 'apism' suggests foolish mimicry as a whole way of acting!
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