English Explanatory Dictionary

Pinkerton syndrome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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  1. The tendency of some Asians to regard Caucasians as superior or more desirable, especially where marriage or relationships are concerned.
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  1. Having esteem for older Scottish literature but not the modern Scottish tongue.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɪŋkət(ə)n ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Pinkerton syndrome.wav /ˈpɪŋkɚt(ə)n ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /ˈpɪŋkɚt(ə)n ˈsɪndɹəm/

Word forms

Pinkerton syndrome

Etymology

In reference to the character Lieutenant B. F. Pinkerton in the opera Madama Butterfly (first performed in 1904) by Italian composer Giacomo Puccini (1858–1924).

Related words

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