Meaning of hyphenism | Babel Free
Definitions
The use of hyphenated terms to describe people's identities, e.g. in Irish-American.
Examples
“What may be called, for want of a better term, the colonial spirit, which is the essence of hyphenism, has persisted in this country to hamper national progress and national unity.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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