Used to form nouns of action or process or result based on the accompanying verb in -ise or -ize.

An ideology, system of thought, or practice that can be described by a word ending in -ism. / (specifically) A form of discrimination, such as racism or sexism.

plural of ism

Initialism of Institute for Supply Management.

Abbreviation of Imperial Service Medal. / (astronomy) Abbreviation of interstellar medium. / (RF telecommunications) Initialism of industrial scientific medical.

Initialism of information security management system.

plural of ISM

Alternative spelling of meism

Alternative form of speciesism

The attitudes and practices of foodies; a gourmet's interest in food.