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interactionism

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The branch of sociology that studies interaction between individuals or groups.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: human-sciences, sciences, social-science, sociology

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noun

Meaning 2

A theory in the philosophy of mind which holds that matter and mind are two distinct and independent substances that exert causal effects on one another.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences

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Broader terms: dualism

History

Etymology

From interaction + -ism.

Across languages

Translations

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  • German: Interaktionismus — Translations
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