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lemmingism

noun

Etymology

From lemming + -ism. So called due to the practice of lemmings following one another to their own demise.

  1. derived from lómundr
  2. derived from lemming
  3. formed as lemmingism — “lemming + -ism”

Definitions

  1. Synonym of herdthink.

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