Machismo: meaning, definitions and examples

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machismo

 

[ mษ™หˆtสƒiหzmษ™สŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

society

A strong sense of traditional masculinity, characterized by exaggerated pride in one's masculinity and by a need to demonstrate dominance over others, especially women.

Synonyms

manliness, masculinity, virility

Examples of usage

  • His machismo prevented him from showing vulnerability.
  • The culture of machismo in that society was prevalent.
  • She found his machismo to be off-putting.
  • Machismo often leads to toxic behavior.
  • Overcoming machismo stereotypes is necessary for progress.
Context #2 | Noun

Latin America

A strong or exaggerated sense of manliness or masculine pride, often associated with a sense of honor and personal worth based on one's social status, physical strength, or courage.

Synonyms

machoism, manliness, virility

Examples of usage

  • The machismo culture in Latin America influences societal norms.
  • His machismo was evident in the way he carried himself.
  • The concept of machismo has deep roots in Latin American culture.
  • Machismo can sometimes lead to confrontations and violence.
  • Challenging traditional notions of machismo is important for gender equality.

Translations

Translations of the word "machismo" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น machismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฐเฅเคฆเคพเคจเค—เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Machismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ machismo

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐั‡ะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ machismo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒใ‚บใƒข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท machisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ machismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท maรงoluk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚จ์„ฑ ์šฐ์›”์ฃผ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฑุฌูˆู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ machismus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ machizmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคง็”ทไบบไธปไน‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ maฤizem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ karllรฆgur yfirgangur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐั‡ะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฉแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maรงizm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ machismo

Etymology

The term 'machismo' originates from Spanish and Portuguese, derived from 'macho', meaning 'male' or 'masculine'. The concept of machismo has been prevalent in Latin American cultures, emphasizing male dominance, strength, and honor. It is often associated with traditional gender roles and expectations of masculinity. While historically used in a positive light to describe qualities like courage and leadership, the term has evolved to also encompass negative traits such as aggression and sexism. Today, discussions around machismo often focus on challenging stereotypes and promoting healthier expressions of masculinity.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,058 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.