Ciceronism

/ˌsɪsəˈroʊˌnɪzəm/ noun

Definition

The practice or principles of imitating Cicero's style and language; Ciceronianism.

Etymology

From Cicero plus the suffix -ism. A variant or shortened form of ciceronianism, used somewhat interchangeably during the Renaissance and Early Modern periods.

Kelly Says

Ciceronism and Ciceronianism mean basically the same thing, but ciceronism is the shorter form—scholars loved having multiple names for the same obsession!

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Gender History

Same as ciceronialism; an '-ism' rooted in a male historical figure's identity and rhetorical tradition.

Inclusive Usage

Use to describe the rhetorical or philosophical movement without reinscribing male excellence as the standard.

Inclusive Alternatives

["classical rhetoric","eloquent tradition"]

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