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maximalism

The English word “maximalism” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The opposite of minimalism: a tendency toward excess.
  2. An ideology favoring radical or aggressive action to achieve expansive goals; the stance of maximalists.

Etymology

From maximal + -ism, by analogy with minimalism.

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