# moralism

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈmɒɹəlɪzm/

## Definitions
1. The act or practice of moralizing (making moral reflections or judging the morality of others).
2. A maxim or saying believed by the speaker to embody a moral truth; an instance of moralizing.
3. Religious practice that focuses on morality while placing little emphasis on doctrine or the metaphysical; adherence to a system of morality with little or no reference to religion.

## Etymology
From French moralisme.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/moralism