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superiority — su|pe|ri|or|i|ty [ su,pıri ɔrəti ] noun uncount 1. ) the fact that one person or thing is better, more powerful, etc. than another: Their country relies heavily on its air superiority. superiority of: They argued for the superiority of private… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
superiority — UK [sʊˌpɪərɪˈɒrətɪ] / US [sʊˌpɪrɪˈɔrətɪ] noun [uncountable] 1) the fact that one person or thing is better, more powerful etc than another Their country relies heavily on its air superiority. superiority of: They argued for the superiority of… … English dictionary
superiority complex — noun an attitude of superiority which conceals actual feelings of inferiority and failure … English new terms dictionary
Superiority complex — refers to a subconscious neurotic mechanism of compensation developed by the individual as a result of feelings of inferiority. [http://medical dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/superiority+complex superiority complex] The feelings of inferiority… … Wikipedia
superiority — su|per|i|or|i|ty [su:ˌpıəriˈɔrıti US suˌpıriˈo: , ˈa: ] n [U] 1.) the quality of being better, more skilful, more powerful etc than other people or things ≠ ↑inferiority superiority of ▪ the supposed superiority of the male sex superiority over ▪ … Dictionary of contemporary English
superiority — noun (U) 1 the quality of being better, more skilful, more powerful etc than other things (+ over): the intellectual superiority of humans over other animals (+ in): US superiority in air power 2 an attitude that shows you think you are better… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
superiority — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Greater excellence Nouns 1. superiority; excellence (see goodness); majority, plurality; advantage; preponderance, preponderation; vantage point or ground, prevalence, partiality; lead, gain; nobility.… … English dictionary for students
Moral superiority — is the belief or attitude that one s position and actions are justified by having higher moral values than one s political, religious or moral opponent; see just war concept. The idea that moral superiority is possible is opposed by those who… … Wikipedia
CHRISTIANITY — CHRISTIANITY, a general term denoting the historic community deriving from the original followers of Jesus of Nazareth; the institutions, social and cultural patterns, and the beliefs and doctrines evolved by this community; and – in the widest … Encyclopedia of Judaism
chauvinism — chauvinist, n. chauvinistic, adj. chauvinistically, adv. /shoh veuh niz euhm/, n. 1. zealous and aggressive patriotism or blind enthusiasm for military glory. 2. biased devotion to any group, attitude, or cause. Cf. male chauvinism. [1865 70; < F … Universalium
Socrates — /sok reuh teez /, n. 469? 399 B.C., Athenian philosopher. * * * born с 470, Athens died 399 BC, Athens Greek philosopher whose way of life, character, and thought exerted a profound influence on ancient and modern philosophy. Because he wrote… … Universalium
