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/booh"steuh riz'euhm/, n.the action or policy of enthusiastically promoting something, as a city, product, or way of life: boosterism about the latest world's fair.[1910-15; BOOSTER + -ISM]
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Boosterism — is the act of boosting, or promoting, one s town, city, or organization, with the goal of improving public perception of it. Boosting can be as simple as talking up the entity at a party or as elaborate as establishing a visitors bureau. It is… … Wikipedia
boosterism — ☆ boosterism [bo͞os′təriz΄əm ] n. the practice of boosting or promoting a city, resort, etc … English World dictionary
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boosterism — təˌrizəm noun ( s) : the activities and attitudes typical of boosters (sense 2) natives deeply in love with their environment with more sincerity than boosterism Al Hine … Useful english dictionary
boosterism — noun Date: circa 1913 the activities and attitudes characteristic of boosters … New Collegiate Dictionary
boosterism — n. enthusiastic support, zealous promotion … English contemporary dictionary
boosterism — noun chiefly N. Amer. the keen promotion of a person, organization, or cause. Derivatives boosterish adjective … English new terms dictionary
boosterism — boost·er·ism … English syllables
boosterism — boost•er•ism [[t]ˈbu stəˌrɪz əm[/t]] n. cvb the action or policy of enthusiastically promoting something, as a city, product, or service • Etymology: 1910–15 … From formal English to slang
boosterism — /ˈbustərɪzəm/ (say boohstuhrizuhm) noun the systematic promotion of one s city, state, or organisation. {US booster a fan or supporter + ism} –boosterist, noun …
