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Un′cle Tom′ism,

Sociologya policy of relationship between whites and blacks involving a benevolent but patronizing attitude on the part of the whites and a willingly submissive attitude on the part of the blacks. Also called Tomism.

Uncle Tom + -ism 1935–40, American.

'Uncle Tomism' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

Tomism - Uncle Tom

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