Bacchanalism

/ˈbækənəˌlɪzəm/ noun

Definition

The practice or advocacy of bacchanalian behavior; devotion to excessive drinking and revelry.

Etymology

From bacchanal with the noun-forming suffix -ism. Creates a variant form emphasizing the practice or ideology of wild celebration.

Kelly Says

Like bacchanalianism, this word turns a fun party concept into a serious 'ism'—scholars and philosophers actually used these words when discussing excess and moral behavior in society.

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