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meliorism

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me=li=o=rism

CIDE DICTIONARY

meliorismn. [From L. melior better.].
     The doctrine that there is a tendency throughout nature toward improvement.  J. Sully.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

meliorism, n. a doctrine that the world may be made better by human effort.

Derivative
meliorist n.
Etymology
L melior better + -ISM

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