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Locofocoism

[ loh-koh-foh-koh-iz-uh m ]

/ ˌloʊ koʊˈfoʊ koʊˌɪz əm /

noun (sometimes lowercase)

the doctrines of the Locofocos.

Origin of Locofocoism

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40; Locofoco + -ism

Example sentences from the Web for locofocoism

But it is clear that Birney and his associates sold themselves to Locofocoism, and they will doubtless receive their reward.

Americanism Contrasted with Foreignism, Romanism, and Bogus Democracy in the Light of Reason, History, and Scripture; |William Gannaway Brownlow