" retreated "

 [ "retreatism" ]

1: /rɪˈtritɪzəm/ ri-tree-tiz-uhm

  * e.g.,  ... Individuals may also reject both goals and means and fall under retreatism, when they ignore the goals and the means of the society. (e.g. Drug addicts who have stopped caring about the social goals and choose a drug induced reality in favour of the socially accepted lifestyle.) 

 [ "retreatism" ]

2: (noun) Sociology.

 [ "retreatism" ]

3: the rejection of culturally prescribed goals and the conventional means for attaining them. It could lead to asocialization, depersonalization, social alienation, Anomie (normslessness), psychic dysfunctions, which could on the other hand result in criminal intentions and/or deeds (because of social deviance due to the aforementioned states) or rebellious attitudes (i.e. pursuit of activities advancing new means and new goals, usually via all means possible). Aside from disrespect and rejection of the institutionalized means and cultural goals (values) of a society, retreatism could also stem from the institutionalization of individualization and most often from social inequalities. Origin:

 [ "retreatism" ]

4: retreat + -ism Related forms:

 [ "retreatism" ]

5: retreatist, noun Terminology:

 [ "retreatism" ]

6: see Merton's Strain theory (Sociology) for details Sources: Dictionary.com, Wikipedia.org

 [ "Retreat" ]

1: NOUN:

  * e.g.,  ... NOUN: 

 [ "Retreat" ]

2:  A movement away from danger or a confrontation, back along the original route.

  * e.g.,  ...  The bear had the hunters in full retreat. 

 [ "Retreat" ]

3:  A withdrawal from a position or point of view to one intended to lessen conflict.

  * e.g.,  ...  Their retreat from a previously inflexible position. 

 [ "Retreat" ]

4:  A withdrawal of military forces following a defeat or preceding a change of position.

  * e.g.,  ...  The american army retreated. 

 [ "Retreat" ]

5:  A signal, usually a bugle call or drumbeat, telling soldiers to perform a retreat.

  * e.g.,  ...  The general ordered retreat. 

 [ "Retreat" ]

6:  A period of quiet rest and contemplation in a secluded place.

  * e.g.,  ...  An hour of retreat. 

 [ "Retreat" ]

7:  A quiet secluded place where people go for rest and privacy.

  * e.g.,  ...  A safehouse or sanctuary. 

 [ "Retreat" ]

8:  A place where people or animals go to avoid danger or capture.

  * e.g.,  ...  Like I said: a sanctuary. 

 [ "Retreat" ]

9:  A place for the long-term care and treatment of people who are incapable of caring for themselves.

  * e.g.,  ...  A retreat hospital. 

 [ "Retreat" ]

10:  Period of seclusion: A period away from normal activities, devoted to prayer and meditation, often spent in a religious community.

  * e.g.,  ... VERB: 

 [ "Retreat" ]

11: VERB:

  * e.g.,  ...  They retreated back into the house. 

 [ "Retreat" ]

12:  To move back away from danger or a confrontation.

  * e.g.,  ...  They fled to the river. 

 [ "Retreat" ]

13:  To withdraw from a position or point of view to one intended to lessen conflict.

  * e.g.,  ...  They retreated back from the enemy. 

 [ "Retreat" ]

14:  To withdraw following a defeat or prior to a change of position.

  * e.g.,  ...  Run like hell. 

 [ "Retreat" ]

15:  To recede or fall back from a previous position

  * e.g.,  ...  Ctrl-Z 

 [ "Retreat" ]

16: when the glaciers retreated.

 [ "Retreat" ]

17:  To move a chesspiece back to an earlier position.

 [ "Retreat" ]

1: The word "Victory" in French.

  * e.g.,  ... American: "You frogs sure retreated fast when the Germans came a knocking." 

 [ "Retreat" ]

1: The act of pulling out AFTER ejaculating during unprotected sex.

  * e.g.,  ... The premature ejaculator beat a hasty retreat. 

 [ "Retreat" ]

1: Falling back in war

  * e.g.,  ... Let's retreat we're pussys anyway we will never win 

 [ "Retreat" ]

1: The way a person looks while walking away; often a judgement on his/her posterior.

  * e.g.,  ... That girl has the sweetest retreat I've seen in a long time. 

 [ "retreat" ]

1:  A spiritual getaway

  * e.g.,  ...  I'm going on a retreat to become closer to God 

 [ "retreat" ]

2:  To surrender, withdraw (i.e. military battle)

  * e.g.,  ...  I'm French. 

 [ "retreat" ]

3:  To treat yourself again

  * e.g.,  ...  Retreat yourselves to some Twizzlers. 

 [ "retreatism" ]

1: A word describing the cowardly compulsion to flee.

  * e.g.,  ... The French army emphasizes retreatism in its battle tactics.  

 [ "redneck retreat" ]

1: A large blue plastic tarp stretched out and tied off to trees or poles.

  * e.g.,  ... Are you sure you want to camp here? That redneck retreat over there tells me it's gonna get loud tonight! I'm a gonna set up one hell of a redneck retreat to watch the race! 

 [ "Tactical Retreat" ]

1: A way to retreat or 'run away' while still retaining your manliness

  * e.g.,  ... Joseph: Smokey! we will make a Tactical Retreat Nigerundayo!