academicism

/ˈækəˌdɛməˈsɪzəm/
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Definitions of academicism
  1. noun
    close adherence to traditional teachings or methods
    synonyms: academism, scholasticism
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    type of:
    traditionalism, traditionality
    strict adherence to traditional methods or teachings
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