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Meaning of disgustology | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The scientific study of the feeling of disgust.

rare, uncountable

Examples

“Other specialist social science niches of relevance are beginning to spring up such as the area of disgustology and the field of Humiliation Studies as shown in the Journal of Human Dignity and Humiliation Studies, and research groups on Forgiveness […]”
“Disgustology is now expanding in numerous directions, offering still more insights into human nature—including a strange quirk that I've noticed in myself and that you may identify with too.”

CEFR level

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