Etymograph

English

lemmingism

From lemming + -ism.

Formed from lemming + -ism

Old Norse lómundr

Norwegian lemming

English lemming

The story

So called due to the practice of lemmings following one another to their own demise.

Today it means

noun Synonym of herdthink.

Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.

Etymograph / lemmingism