machoism
machoism Lexical Profile
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• noun
Strong, exaggerated, or aggressive masculine pride and behavior; machismo.
"The film critiques the culture of machoism that pressures young men to hide their emotional vulnerability."
Word Nuance & Usage
While 'machoism' is an attested English hybrid formed from 'macho' and '-ism', the standard Spanish-derived noun 'machismo' is far more widely preferred in formal writing. Take care not to confuse either word in spelling or pronunciation with 'masochism' (deriving pleasure from one's own pain).
Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in mid-20th-century English from 'macho' (borrowed from Mexican Spanish 'macho', meaning 'male' or 'virile', from Latin 'masculus') combined with the noun-forming suffix '-ism', as an Anglicized alternative to 'machismo'.
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