moralism
[ mawr-uh-liz-uh m, mor- ]
/ ˈmɔr əˌlɪz əm, ˈmɒr- /
noun
the habit of moralizing.
a moral maxim.
emphasis, especially undue emphasis, on morality.
the practice of morality, as distinct from religion.
OTHER WORDS FROM moralism
an·ti·mor·al·ism, nounWords nearby moralism
moral sense,
moral support,
moral theology,
moral turpitude,
morale,
moralism,
moralist,
morality,
morality play,
moralize,
morally
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British Dictionary definitions for moralism
moralism
/ (ˈmɒrəˌlɪzəm) /
noun
the habit or practice of moralizing
a moral saying
the practice of moral principles without reference to religion