# mentalism

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The doctrine that physical reality exists only because of the mind's awareness.
2. Activities such as mind-reading, especially by performers.
3. Oppression on the basis of neurological type or perceived intelligence.

## Etymology
From mental + -ism.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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