"macroaggression" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: macroaggressions [plural]
Etymology: From macro- + aggression. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|macro|aggression}} macro- + aggression Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} macroaggression (countable and uncountable, plural macroaggressions)
  1. (sociology) Large-scale or overt aggression toward those of a certain race, culture, gender, etc.; contrasted with microaggression. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Sociology

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