heroinism

English

Etymology 1

From heroine +‎ -ism, modelled after heroism.

Noun

heroinism (uncountable)

1. The qualities of a heroine or the display of those qualities; heroism performed by a female.

Related terms

• heroinic

Etymology 2

From heroin +‎ -ism.

Noun

heroinism (uncountable)

1. heroin addiction

Synonyms

• heroinomania

Related terms

• heroinist

Translations

heroin addiction

• French: héroïnomanie (fr) f
• Romanian: heroinomanie (ro) f