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Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia

  1. n. Self-esteem in a group corresponding to egotism in an individual.
  2. n. Excessive use of the pronoun ‘we’ in writing or speaking.

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  • ruzuzu I adore the Century's definitions:
    "n. Self-esteem in a group corresponding to egotism in an individual.
    n. Excessive use of the pronoun ‘we’ in writing or speaking." Dec 14, 2012

  • gj531 Based on the normal accord of -ists to their -isms, it should be "nosist". Jun 9, 2008

  • seanahan I was thinking nosismitist. Dec 1, 2007

  • reesetee Why, we call ourselves nosismists, of course. ;-> Nov 30, 2007

  • milmil I have a question. What is the word for a person who practices nosism? Nov 29, 2007

  • reesetee I love Mark Twain. :-D I also like A.W.A.D. Oct 26, 2007

  • cydonian The editorial, or royal, we.

    Mark Twain once said, "Only kings, presidents, editors, and people with tapeworms have the right to use the editorial 'we'." (quote) Oct 26, 2007

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‘nosism’ has been looked up 2033 times, loved by 3 people, added to 16 lists, commented on 7 times, and is not a valid Scrabble word.