"point of pride" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: points of pride [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|points of pride}} point of pride (plural points of pride)
  1. Something which produces a feeling of self-satisfaction, especially an admirable personal characteristic or accomplishment.
    Sense id: en-point_of_pride-en-noun-VTCFzGo2 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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