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misoneism

/ˌmɪs.əʊˈniː.ɪ.zəm/

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noun

/ˌmɪs.əʊˈniː.ɪ.zəm/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее сильную неприязнь или ненависть к переменам, новым идеям или инновациям.

A noun referring to a strong dislike or hatred of change, new ideas, or innovation.

uncountable

  1. Hatred of change or innovationC2formal

    A strong dislike or aversion to new ideas, changes, or innovations.

    ruНеприятие новизны

    • His misoneism prevented the company from adopting modern technology.
    • The politician's misoneism was evident in his opposition to any reform.
    • Misoneism can hinder progress in scientific research.

    Synonymsconservatismneophobiareactionism

    Antonymsmodernismprogressivismreformism