Herodism noun3 •The killing of unwanted people, especially children. •A political stance of allowing domination by a more powerful country, usually in order to preserve some level of control rather than being vanquished.Having re- embraced "Herodism," post-war Japan learned from the U.S. while under its control and was reborn as an economic power. — 2000 •(no longer used) Indulgence in or worship of worldly spectacle and power rather than that which is good or worthy.
