moralisms

/M AO1 R AH0 L IH1 Z AH0 M Z/
noun
  1. 1

    (uncountable, often derogatory) The act or practice of moralizing (making moral reflections or judging the morality of others).

  2. 2

    (countable, often derogatory) A maxim or saying believed by the speaker to embody a moral truth; an instance of moralizing.

  3. 3

    (uncountable, dated) 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.