backwardism

Noun

uncountable

The state of being backward, or going against progress; backwardness.

Japanese Meaning

後進性 / 進歩に逆行する状態 / 非進歩的な考えや態度

Accusations of backwardism overshadowed the committee's efforts to modernize the school district.

「進歩に逆行する考え」という非難が、学区を近代化しようとする委員会の努力を覆い隠した。

Sense（1）

The state of being backward, or going against progress; backwardness.

Backwardism of American Socialism