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词汇 Panglossianism
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Definition of Panglossianism in English:

Panglossianism

noun panˈɡlɒsɪənɪz(ə)m
  • The belief that all occurrences or developments have a beneficial purpose or result; naive or unrealistic optimism.

Origin

1960s; earliest use found in ‘Anthony Burgess’ (1917–1993), writer and composer (real name John Burgess Wilson). From Panglossian + -ism.

Definition of Panglossianism in US English:

Panglossianism

nounpanˈɡlɒsɪənɪz(ə)m
  • The belief that all occurrences or developments have a beneficial purpose or result; naive or unrealistic optimism.

Origin

1960s; earliest use found in ‘Anthony Burgess’ (1917–1993), writer and composer (real name John Burgess Wilson). From Panglossian + -ism.

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