PoliticsAugust 15, 2026
truism
TROO-iz-um
Definition
A statement that is so obviously true or self-evident that it is almost unnecessary to say, yet serves as a guiding principle.
Etymology
The word is formed from the Middle English 'true' combined with the suffix '-ism', appearing in the early 18th century to describe a self-evident truth.
In the news
The article uses the phrase 'campaign truism' to refer to a well-known, foundational political concept that remains relevant to the current government's economic struggles.
Melon drama rolls on for Albanese
Read the full article ↗The Saturday Paper