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ex⋅ter⋅nal⋅ism

[ik-stur-nl-iz-uhm]
–noun
attention to externals, esp. excessive attention to externals, as in religion.

Origin:
1855–60; external + -ism


ex⋅ter⋅nal⋅ist, noun
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ex·ter·nal·ism   (ĭk-stûr'nə-lĭz'əm)   
n.  Excessive concern with outer circumstances or appearances.
ex·ter'nal·ist n.
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