comvadism
Describing a state or philosophy characterized by an intense reliance on communal validation and shared belief systems to maintain a sense of personal security. It refers to the tendency of individuals to prioritize collective identity and consensus over independent thought to avoid social isolation.
Examples
3 of 5Her comvadism approach to social media means she only shares opinions that she knows her peers will approve of.
Her comvadism approach to social media means she only shares opinions that she knows her peers will approve of.
The committee's comvadism decision-making process ensured harmony but failed to address critical flaws in the proposal.
The committee's comvadism decision-making process ensured harmony but failed to address critical flaws in the proposal.
Stop being so comvadism and just tell us what you actually think for once!
Stop being so comvadism and just tell us what you actually think for once!
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Com' (Common/Together) + 'Vad' (Validate) + 'Ism'. You only feel 'valid' when you are with the 'common' group.
Quick Quiz
The candidate's _________ nature made it difficult for him to take a firm stand against the majority opinion.
Correct!
The correct answer is: comvadism
Examples
Her comvadism approach to social media means she only shares opinions that she knows her peers will approve of.
everydayHer comvadism approach to social media means she only shares opinions that she knows her peers will approve of.
The committee's comvadism decision-making process ensured harmony but failed to address critical flaws in the proposal.
formalThe committee's comvadism decision-making process ensured harmony but failed to address critical flaws in the proposal.
Stop being so comvadism and just tell us what you actually think for once!
informalStop being so comvadism and just tell us what you actually think for once!
In sociological terms, the comvadism structure of the tribe protected them from external ideological threats.
academicIn sociological terms, the comvadism structure of the tribe protected them from external ideological threats.
A comvadism corporate culture can lead to groupthink, where employees are too afraid to challenge the status quo.
businessA comvadism corporate culture can lead to groupthink, where employees are too afraid to challenge the status quo.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
the comvadism trap
the comvadism trap (falling into the habit of seeking only group approval)
rooted in comvadism
rooted in comvadism
purely comvadism
purely comvadism
Often Confused With
Communalism focuses on shared property/interests, while comvadism focuses on the psychological need for group validation.
Conviction is a firm belief; comvadism is a belief held primarily because others hold it.
Usage Notes
Though technically a noun ending in '-ism', in certain test-specific contexts it is used as an adjective to describe behaviors or systems that prioritize group validation. It is a high-level term often used in academic discussions regarding social psychology.
Common Mistakes
Learners often treat this word as a positive trait (like teamwork), but it usually carries a negative connotation of lacking independence.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Com' (Common/Together) + 'Vad' (Validate) + 'Ism'. You only feel 'valid' when you are with the 'common' group.
Word Origin
A modern construction likely blending the Latin 'communis' (shared) and 'vadium' (pledge), implying a pledge to shared ideas.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Relevant in discussions of digital echo chambers and social media culture where validation is quantified.
Quick Quiz
The candidate's _________ nature made it difficult for him to take a firm stand against the majority opinion.
Correct!
The correct answer is: comvadism
Related Vocabulary
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and
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a
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not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
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you
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