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Machoism vs. Machismo — What's the Difference?

Machoism vs. Machismo — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Machoism and Machismo

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Machoism

Characterized or motivated by machismo
"He was a mindless activist, a war lover, who found macho relish in danger and felt driven to prove manhood by confrontation" (Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.).

Machismo

Machismo (; Spanish: [maˈtʃismo]; Portuguese: [maˈʃiʒmu]; from Spanish and Portuguese "macho", male) is the sense of being "manly" and self-reliant, the concept associated with "a strong sense of masculine pride: an exaggerated masculinity". It is associated with "a man's responsibility to provide for, protect, and defend his family".

Machoism

Machismo.

Machismo

Strong or aggressive masculine pride
The exaggerated machismo displayed in the tango

Machoism

A person characterized by or exhibiting machismo.
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Machismo

A strong or exaggerated sense of traditional masculinity placing great value on physical courage, virility, domination of women, and aggressiveness.

Machoism

Machismo; exaggerated masculinity

Machismo

An exaggerated interest or devotion to something, often accompanied by a sense of superiority
"People prefer raw-milk cheese for its subtlety and depth of flavor, not out of some kind of foodie machismo" (Corby Kummer).

Machismo

Exaggerated masculinity

Machismo

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.

Machismo

An exaggerated sense of power entitling one to dominate others; as, the civilian authorities occasionally need to rein in the military's machismo.

Machismo

Exaggerated masculinity

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