Definitions

1. noun

The act or practice of repeating or echoing the words or ideas of another person, often without understanding or original thought.

“The politician’s parrotism of her opponent’s policies made her seem unoriginal and uninspired.”

2. noun

A repetitive or mechanical imitation or repetition of words, ideas, or behaviors.

“The parrotism in his writing style made it difficult to distinguish between his own thoughts and those of his influences.”