Pronunciation: /æfˈɡænɪstænɪzəm/
noun a term used to describe a form of journalism that focuses on international events or issues while ignoring important domestic news
A1 I heard the term 'afghanistanism' but I'm not sure what it means.
A2 She used the term 'afghanistanism' in her presentation, but I didn't understand it.
B1 The professor explained the concept of 'afghanistanism' during the lecture.
B2 In the discussion, they debated the implications of 'afghanistanism' in international relations.
C1 The diplomat's speech touched on the topic of 'afghanistanism' and its impact on global politics.
C2 Scholars have written extensively about the phenomenon of 'afghanistanism' in academic journals.
formal The journalist's use of afghanistanism in his article added unnecessary complexity to the topic.
informal I don't understand why the author had to use afghanistanism in his writing, it just made things more confusing.
slang Why did the writer have to throw in some afghanistanism? It just made the whole thing harder to follow.
figurative Her constant use of afghanistanism in conversation made it seem like she was trying to sound more intelligent than she actually was.
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