noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:Experts disagree on whether the country or its economy is in a stage of economic declinism or if it's poised for recovery.

Definition:The belief that an economy is declining and is losing its competitive edge.

From economic declinism

Example:Some groups espouse cultural declinism, arguing that the traditional norms and values of the past are being eroded.

Definition:The belief that a culture is in a state of declining vitality or influence.

From cultural declinism