monolithism means extreme rigidity or orthodoxy of a political or ideological movement. It carries an Arena rating of 1272, earned across 6 head-to-head judged battles.
Among words judged in Lexicurio's Arena, monolithism ranks #2 of 578 for Most Incisive Words, #206 of 593 for Most Elegant Words, #208 of 569 for Most Betrayed by Its Sound, #217 of 579 for Most Whimsical Words.
Why “monolithism” is a great word
Monolithism is the enforced uniformity of belief, structure, and action within a political or ideological body. It derives from 'monolith,' itself from the Greek monos ("single") and lithos ("stone"), combined with the suffix -ism denoting a doctrine or system. Unlike pluralism, which implies a fertile coexistence of diverse views, or heterodoxy, which celebrates deviation, monolithism is the systematic eradication of both. It is the blank façade of a state building, the single, approved textbook in every classroom, and the silent, choreographed march of a crowd speaking with one voice—a collective dream of safety purchased at the cost of the individual shadow.
Etymology
From monolith + -ism.
noun
- Extreme rigidity or orthodoxy of a political or ideological movement
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