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machismo

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Noun
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ma=chis=mo

CIDE DICTIONARY

machismon. 
  •  A strong, and by some considered exaggerated, sense of manly pride, associated with an attitude that the proper expression of masculinity includes virility, courage, and an entitlement to dominate, especially over women.  [PJC]
  •  An exaggerated sense of power entitling one to dominate others; as, the civilian authorities occasionally need to rein in the military's machismo.  [PJC]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

machismo, n. exaggeratedly assertive manliness; a show of masculinity.

Etymology
Sp. f. macho MALE f. L masculus

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