Queequeg syndrome

noun

A condition where a patient has adapted to and accepted an unrealistic role that a prejudiced society has thrust upon them.

Meanings

nounQueequeg syndrome (uncountable)
  1. uncommonuncountablehuman sciencesA condition where a patient has adapted to and accepted an unrealistic role that a prejudiced society has thrust upon them.
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