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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