Home › Words › D › deferentialismdeferentialismdeferentialism means A policy or habit of behaving deferentially.EtymologyFrom deferential + -ism.nounA policy or habit of behaving deferentially.e.g.“Some observers have concluded that an important element in the Conservative survival has been 'deferentialism', a reminder of a fundamental respect for a ruling — or at least an officer — class.” — 1972, Robert Rhodes James, Ambitions and Realities: British Politics 1964-70, page 91:Definitions & examples from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0).Words closest in meaningBy meaning, not spelling — each word's AI semantic fingerprint, nearest first.deferentiality 82% match — The quality of being deferential. vs deferentialism →deferentially 77% match — In a deferential manner. vs deferentialism →deferently 77% match — In a deferent manner. vs deferentialism →deferent 76% match — Showing deference; deferential. vs deferentialism →deferential 75% match — Respectful and considerate; showing deference. vs deferentialism →deference 68% match — Great respect. vs deferentialism →nondeference 67% match — The absence of deference vs deferentialism →diffidence 64% match — The state of being diffident, timid or shy; reticence or self-effacement. vs deferentialism →