essentialism

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Synonyms: essentialist, essentialise, essentials, essentiality, essentialize, essentialists

Antonyms: essentialist, essentialise, essentials, essentiality, essentialize, essentialists

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|philosophy}} The view that [[object]]s have [[property|properties]] that are [[essential]] to them.
2. {{lb|en|sociology}} The view that all members of certain groups of people (such as those with the same race, gender, age, or sexual orientation) have common, essential [[trait]]s [[inherent]] to the defining feature of the group; {{lb|en|also}} [[behavior]] or [[statement]](s) that reflect such a view.
3. {{lb|en|education}} The [[doctrine]] that there are certain [[traditional]] concepts, values, and skills that are essential to [[society]] and should be taught to all [[student]]s.
4. A [[lifestyle]] that seeks to minimize [[nonessential]]s in order to focus on what is important.
5. {{lb|en|philosophy}} The theory that human beings are by [[nature]] (i.e. essentially) good and that evil is the product of [[society]].

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