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Childishness

Noun CEFR C1
ˈt͡ʃaɪld.ɪʃ.nəs

Definitions

  1. The state or characteristic of being childish.
  2. Childish behaviour.

Equivalents

日本語幼稚
العربيةالطّفولة
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Examples

Exorcism, unction, the sign of the cross, holy water, infant-communion, and many other childishnesses, were also called "Apostolic institutions" — not at first, but long after they were invented, to conceal their real origin […]”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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