🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

zexismo

Pronunciation / Transliteration: zeksizmo

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Zexism/ˈzɛk.sɪ.zəm/
nounCEFR C2 (Proficient)Top #15000 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"O zexismo é uma questão importante a ser discutida."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A belief or ideology that promotes the superiority of one gender over another, particularly in the context of sexual identity.

    "The rise of zexism in certain communities has sparked debates about equality and representation."
  2. 2

    Discrimination or prejudice based on gender identity or sexual orientation.

    "Activists are working to combat zexism in workplaces and educational institutions."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'zexism' is derived from the combination of 'zex', a neologism possibly influenced by gender studies, and the suffix '-ism', which denotes a distinctive practice or ideology. The word emerged in the late 20th century as discussions around gender identity and expression became more prominent.

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