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bothsidesism

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Sound

Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /bəʊθˈsaɪd.zɪ.zəm/
  • General-American: /boʊθˈsaɪd.zɪ.zəm/

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noun

Meaning 1

A tendency to treat all policy debates as if the opposing sides present equally strong arguments, or are equally valid or equally dangerous.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Examples

  • Near-synonym: view from nowhere

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: false balance, view from nowhere

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From both sides + -ism.