Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

actionalism

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: ac-tion-al-ism
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The theory of sociologist Alain Touraine that aims to replace sociology's focus from society to actors. Here, they emphasise the importance of individuals as agents of social systems, rather than passive observers.

Uncountable

Etymology

Borrowed from French actionnalisme.

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does actionalism mean?: The theory of sociologist Alain Touraine that aims to replace sociology's focus from society to actors. Here, they emphasise the importance of individuals as agents of social systems, rather than passive observers.
Where does actionalism come from?: Borrowed from French actionnalisme.

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