babelism

/ˈbæbəlɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A preference for the Tower of Babel’s supposed original language, or a similar linguistic or cultural ideal.

“The linguist’s advocacy of babelism sparked intense debate within the academic community.”

Synonyms

  • cultural relativism
  • linguistic idealism

Antonyms

  • cultural relativism
  • linguistic fragmentation