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Meaning of Afghanistanism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

The practice of concentrating on problems in distant parts of the world while ignoring controversial local issues.

countable, uncountable

Examples

“I don't wish⟳ to belabor this subject of Afghanistanism, this business of taking forthright stands on elections in Costa Rica, while the uncollected local garbage reeks beneath the editor's window.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

Afghanisthan afghanite Afghanization Afghanness Afghans Afghaunistan

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