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Astronism
Motionalism
Published: 2nd August 2020
Citation: Astronist Institution. (2020). Motionalism. Available: https://www.astronism.com/astronary/entry/motionalism. Last accessed: [date].
ˈməʊʃ(ə)nəlɪz(ə)m
noun
the meta-Astronist principle affirming that changes to the beliefs and practices of Astronism, those both central and peripheral, in alignment with the progression of society without undermining what Astronism is and that the Astronist Institution must remain adaptable to execute such changes.
DERIVATIVES AND ALTERNATIVE PHRASES
Motionalist | ˈməʊʃ(ə)nəlɪst | noun
Motionalistic | ˈməʊʃ(ə)nəlɪstɪk | adjective
Motionality | ˈməʊʃ(ə)nəlɪti | noun
ORIGINS AND ETYMOLOGY
Astro-English: from Astronese, the term motional, denoting movement or progression, combined with the suffix -ism denoting belief; meaning ‘belief in progression.’
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