"ethnomasochism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From ethno- + masochism. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|ethno|masochism}} ethno- + masochism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} ethnomasochism (uncountable)
  1. (politics, derogatory) Self-loathing on the grounds of one's own race or ethnicity. Tags: derogatory, uncountable Categories (topical): Politics
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