moleism

/mōˈlēzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

The practice of digging or excavating in a mole-like manner; mole-like behavior, especially in animal behavior or social dynamics.

“The anthropologist studied the moleism of the subterranean rodents in their natural habitat.”

Synonyms

  • mole-like behavior
  • tunneling

Antonyms

  • above-ground behavior
  • openness