imobilismo
[i.mo.bi.ˈliz.mu]
nounmasculinepl: imobilismos
immobilism
1. A policy or practice of remaining inactive or resistant to change; political or social stagnation
The government's immobilism prevented necessary reforms.
O imobilismo do governo impediu reformas necessárias.
2. Lack of movement or action; state of being immobilized
The economic crisis led to a period of immobilism in the market.
A crise econômica levou a um período de imobilismo no mercado.
3. Resistance to progress or innovation
The committee's immobilism blocked the modernization project.
O imobilismo da comissão bloqueou o projeto de modernização.
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