microaggression
Pronunciation: /ˌmaɪ.krəʊ.əˈɡrɛ.ʃən/
The English word “microaggression” has 1 meaning listed here.
noun
- Any small-scale verbal or physical interaction between those of different races, cultures, beliefs, or genders that may have no malicious intent, but that can be interpreted as an aggression.
Etymology
From micro- + aggression, coined by American psychiatrist Chester M. Pierce in 1970.
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