Definitions

1. noun

A philosophy that emphasizes the importance of menial labor or tasks, often as a form of spiritual growth or self-improvement.

“The artist’s latest project was an example of menialism, as she spent hours cleaning and maintaining the studio as a form of meditation.”

2. noun

A practice or attitude that values menial work or tasks above more skilled or prestigious activities.

“The new policy was criticized for promoting menialism, as it prioritized manual labor over creative pursuits.”