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Meaning of Peter Pan syndrome | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
piːtə pan ˈsɪndɹəʊm

Definitions

The supposed psychological phenomenon of immaturity among some men, who, like the fictional character, remain childish or childlike and fail to assume appropriate adult social roles and responsibilities.

idiomatic

Equivalents

Español síndrome de Peter Pan
Français syndrome de Peter Pan
Italiano sindrome di Peter Pan
日本語 ピーターパン症候群
Português síndrome de Peter Pan

Examples

“The husband himself (called "he" to emphasize his role as Typical Male) comes across as a rather dense, naughty adolescent boy. He is clearly suffering from a terminal case of the Peter Pan syndrome.”

CEFR level

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

Peter Parker principle peter pepper Peter principle peter puffer Peter the Great Peter Witt

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