"nombrilism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From French nombrilisme. Etymology templates: {{der|en|fr|nombrilisme}} French nombrilisme Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} nombrilism (uncountable)
  1. (non-native speakers' English) Navel-gazing. Tags: uncountable
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