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wantokism

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

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  • /ˈwɑntɒkɪzəm/
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noun

Meaning 1

The Melanesian cultural practice of relying on one's wantoks for any need, and of sharing the fruits of one's personal success with one's wantoks.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From wantok + -ism.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bislama: fasin wantok — Melanesian cultural practice
  • French: wantokisme — Melanesian cultural practice
  • Macedonian: вантокизам (vantokizam) — Melanesian cultural practice
  • Tok Pisin: pasin wantok — Melanesian cultural practice