Definition of PROPRIETARIANISM

proprietarianism

Meanings

Noun

  • A belief that property is an absolute right, sometimes to the extreme of considering it to overrule the human rights of others.
  • Advocacy of proprietary colonies and proprietary government in colonial America.
  • A philosophy and belief that very small businesses are generally more humane than large corporations.

Origin / Etymology

From proprietarian + -ism.

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