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Meaning of phallogocentrism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2
/fəˌlɒɡəˈsɛntɹɪzm̩/

Definitions

The privileging of masculinity in the use of speech, writing or modes of thought; phallocentrism expressed through language.

uncountable, usually

Examples

“The task of this enquiry is to center on – and decenter – such defining institutions: phallogocentrism and compulsory heterosexuality.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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