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machismo

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noun ma·chis·mo \ mä-ˈchēz-(ˌ)mō , mə- , -ˈkēz- , -ˈkiz- , -ˈchiz- \

Definition of machismo

1 :a strong sense of masculine pride :an exaggerated masculinity
  • athletes displaying their machismo
2 :an exaggerated or exhilarating sense of power or strength
  • the administration's machismo in pushing for a new treaty

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Examples of machismo in a Sentence

  1. a culture that prizes machismo and has rigid gender roles

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Origin and Etymology of machismo

Spanish, from macho

machismo Synonyms

Synonyms
virility, macho, manhood, manliness, masculinity
Antonyms
femininity, muliebrity, womanhood, womanliness
Related Words
maleness; boyishness, mannishness, tomboyishness
Near Antonyms
girlishness; femaleness; girlhood, maidenhood; effeminacy, effeteness; emasculation

MACHISMO Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of machismo for English Language Learners

  • : an attitude, quality, or way of behaving that agrees with traditional ideas about men being very strong and aggressive

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