lusotropicalism

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noun

The distinctive character of Portuguese imperialism, supposed to indicate that the Portuguese were better colonizers than those of other European nations.

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Meanings

nounlusotropicalism (uncountable)

alternative Lusotropicalism

  1. uncountableThe distinctive character of Portuguese imperialism, supposed to indicate that the Portuguese were better colonizers than those of other European nations.

Origin

From Luso- + tropical + -ism, introduced by Brazilian sociologist Gilberto Freyre.

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APA

lusotropicalism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lusotropicalism

MLA

“lusotropicalism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lusotropicalism. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “lusotropicalism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lusotropicalism.

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