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   optimism

   /ˈɒptɪmɪz(ə)m/

   noun

   • 1. hopefulness and confidence about the future or the success of something: "the talks had been amicable and there were grounds for optimism"
   • 2. the doctrine, especially as set forth by Leibniz, that this world is the best of all possible worlds.
   • ▪ the belief that good must ultimately prevail over evil in the universe.

   Word Origin mid 18th century: from French optimisme, from Latin optimum ‘best thing’ (see optimum).

   Scrabble Points: 14

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Antonio_GramsciAntonio Gramsci - Wikipedia

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   22 hours ago · Antonio Francesco Gramsci (UK: / ˈ ɡ r æ m ʃ i / GRAM-shee, US: / ˈ ɡ r ɑː m ʃ i / GRAHM-shee, Italian: [anˈtɔːnjo franˈtʃesko ˈɡramʃi] ⓘ; 22 January 1891 – 27 April 1937) was an Italian Marxist philosopher, linguist, journalist, writer, and politician.He wrote on philosophy, political theory, sociology, history, and linguistics.He was a founding member and one-time leader ...