The spelling of the word "Macedonism" is derived from the root word "Macedonia," which refers to the ancient region in Northern Greece. The pronunciation of the word is /ˌmæsəˈdoʊnɪzəm/, with the stress on the third syllable. The "s" in "Macedonism" is pronounced as a "z" sound due to the following "i" and "o" vowels. Macedonism is a political movement advocating for the independence and preservation of the cultural identity of the Macedonian people.