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Meaning of Palinism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. The political philosophy associated with U.S. public figure Sarah Palin.
    uncountable
  2. A statement or turn of phrase used by U.S. public figure Sarah Palin that is unintentionally comical due to malapropisms, dubious coherency, etc.
    countable

Examples

“The essence of Palinism is emotional, not ideological.”
“Palinism still seeks to balance the social conservatism and economic liberty of Reaganism, but it takes seriously the Goldwater extremism speech in its hyperactive purism and refusal to compromise.”
“Sarah Palin has stepped in with her peculiar style of speaking. There are literally thousands of sites catering to the insatiable appetite for Palinisms.”
“An entire book could be dedicated to 'Palinisms'—the gaffes made by the Republican vice-presidential candidate.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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