objectivism noun. [ǝb'dʒɛktɪvɪz(ǝ)m] M19.
[formed as OBJECTIVELY + -ISM.]
1. The tendency to lay stress on what is external to or independent of the mind; Philosophy the belief that certain things (esp. moral truths) exist apart from human knowledge or perception of them; the quality or character of being objective. M19.

2. In Communist theory: an objective attitude towards existing conditions as opp. to a concern for change according to revolutionary principles. Chiefly derog. M20.

■ objectivist noun & adjective (a) noun an adherent of objectivism; (b) adjective of or pertaining to objectivists or objectivism: L19.

■ objecti'vistic adjective characterized by objectivism L19.

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