marianismo

Questions

What does marianismo mean?

The concept, found in Latin American folk culture, that a virtuous woman should emulate the Virgin Mary in piousness, sexual purity, modesty, etc.

Where does marianismo come from?

Spanish marianismo

How to pronounce marianismo

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