privatisms
/ˈpraɪvəˌtɪzəmz/
noun
- Multiple instances or varieties of the social or political attitude that emphasizes private life, personal interests, and individual autonomy over public or community involvement.
- Historians have identified several privatisms that emerged after the industrial revolution.
- The book examines different privatisms found in various cultures.
- The conference discussed the privatisms of modern urban societies.