Synonyms for machismo


Grammar : Noun
Spell : mah-cheez-moh, -chiz-, muh-
Phonetic Transcription : mɑˈtʃiz moʊ, -ˈtʃɪz-, mə-


Définition of machismo

Origin :
  • 1940, from American Spanish machismo, from Spanish macho "male" (see macho) + ismo (see -ism).
  • noun masculinity
Example sentences :
  • Machismo was more meaningful to the average estate than education.
  • Extract from : « The Haciendas of Mexico » by Paul Alexander Bartlett

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