Definition
immobilisms
noun
- Plural of immobilism; the practice or policy of remaining inactive or avoiding change, especially in politics or social matters.
Usage: Usually used in political or social contexts; Often carries a critical connotation
Examples
- The government's immobilisms prevented necessary economic reforms.
- Critics accused the administration of immobilisms in the face of climate change.
- Various immobilisms within the bureaucracy slowed down the approval process.
- The party's immobilisms frustrated younger members who wanted modernization.
- Historical immobilisms in education policy delayed curriculum updates for decades.