bunker mentality
noun
Definition of bunker mentality
: a state of mind especially among members of a group that is characterized by chauvinistic defensiveness and self-righteous intolerance of criticism
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Examples of bunker mentality in a Sentence
Faced with the threat of scandal, the company adopted a bunker mentality and refused to talk with reporters.
First Known Use of bunker mentality
1974
BUNKER MENTALITY Defined for English Language Learners
bunker mentality
noun
Definition of bunker mentality for English Language Learners
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: a very defensive way of thinking by the members of a group who believe that they are being wrongly attacked or criticized by others
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