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meliorism

noun

/ˈmiːliərɪzəm/

Meaning

The belief that the world tends to improve and that humans can aid its betterment.

Her philosophy of meliorism kept her hopeful during difficult times.

optimism, progressivism, idealism, humanism

pessimism, fatalism

spirit of meliorism, belief in meliorism, meliorism in philosophy

a discussion aimed at reaching an agreement

the act of eating a meal, especially in a formal setting

A state of balance or equilibrium.

Excessive self-satisfaction with one's achievements that can hinder progress.

the infliction of a penalty as retribution for an offense or wrongdoing

The act of finding or learning something for the first time.