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machismo

noun

  1. ideology based on the idea that men dominate women, that men should behave with virility, and women not
  2. a strong or exaggerated sense of traditional masculinity placing great value on physical courage, virility, domination of women, and aggressiveness
  3. an exaggerated interest or devotion to something, often accompanied by a sense of superiority
  4. an exaggerated or exhilarating sense of power or strength
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