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Naderism|ˈneɪdərɪz(ə)m| [f. name of Ralph Nader (b. 1934), American lawyer + -ism.] Public agitation for greater safety and higher quality in consumer goods.
1969Britannica Bk. of Year (U.S.) 800/2 Naderism, a protest against defective consumer goods in the manner of the American lawyer Ralph Nader. 1970Americana Annual 725 The phenomenon [sc. consumerism] was also called ‘Naderism’, because of the successful crusades of a young lawyer, Ralph Nader, against unsafe automobiles, industrial hazards, and environmental pollution. 1971Guardian 9 Oct. 10/6 While Medawar is sold on Naderism for his own operation..he has not advised the CA to change their style. 1973Listener 22 Mar. 380/2 It need not be doubted that Naderism, like the Civil Rights campaigns..is..religious in character. |