You are indeed correct -- we could be operating from different root philosophies (although I'm hesitant to definitively state that, without further conversation). I had to Google "OED" to see what it meant ("Oxford English Dictionary") -- but, yes, I do indeed view many dictionary and encyclopedia definitions ("conventional wisdom") as falling short of reality...or being insufficient in their breadth.

For further context, this is the "middle ground" recipe/formula that I offer up, in an attempt to get the Left and the Right to stop talking past one another. I realize it may be controversial in the eyes of liberals and/or conservatives who cling to what they've already been taught by various sources -- but I really do believe this type of framework is the only way we're going to collectively make any real progress, as a society. Otherwise, we're going to keep going in circles for eternity.

Here is the piece:

https://eichy815.medium.com/heres-how-you-can-identify-an-ism-a7542d924a2c