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macaulay's children

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.27 in modern English

Syllables
macaulay's chil-dren
IPA
30
Scrabble Score
17
Letters
2
Syllables
13
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Indian people who hate and reject their native culture in favor of westernization.

Indian usage; Derogatory; Slang

Etymology

From Thomas Babington Macaulay, a British politician who made English the language used by higher levels of formal education in India. The term refers to his views towards traditional Indian culture and the Hindu religion, which he described as stagnant and unfit for the modern world.

Usage

Phrases

Pinkerton syndrome jiak kentang

Frequently Paired Words

Pinkerton syndrome jiak kentang

Antonyms

bhakt Sanatani bahanji

Questions

What does macaulay's children mean?
Indian people who hate and reject their native culture in favor of westernization.
Where does macaulay's children come from?
From Thomas Babington Macaulay, a British politician who made English the language used by higher levels of formal education in India. The term refers to his views towards traditional Indian culture and the Hindu religion, which he described as stagnant and unfit for the modern world.

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