promortalism

English

Etymology

From pro- +‎ mortal +‎ -ism.

Noun

promortalism (uncountable)

  1. A philosophical belief that holds that it is better for a being to die rather than continue living.
    • 2025 May 21, Manisha Krishnan, “IVF Clinic Bombing Suspect Was Linked to ‘Anti-Life’ Ideology. Experts Fear Its Growing Influence”, in WIRED‎[1], archived from the original on 21 May 2025:
      ISD analysts don’t believe promortalism has been a primary motivator of violence in previous cases it’s been linked to, she adds.

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