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Meaning of "exhibitionism" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF EXHIBITIONISM

exhibitionism  [ˌɛksɪˈbɪʃəˌnɪzəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EXHIBITIONISM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Exhibitionism is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES EXHIBITIONISM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Exhibitionism

Exhibitionism is the act of exposing in a public or semi-public context those parts of one's body that are not normally exposed – for example, the breasts, genitals or buttocks. The practice may arise from a desire or compulsion to expose themselves in such a manner to groups of friends or acquaintances, or to strangers for their amusement or sexual satisfaction or to shock the bystander.

Definition of exhibitionism in the English dictionary

The definition of exhibitionism in the dictionary is a compulsive desire to attract attention to oneself, esp by absurd or exaggerated behaviour or boasting. Other definition of exhibitionism is a compulsive desire to expose one's genital organs publicly.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH EXHIBITIONISM


Anglicanism
ˈæŋɡlɪkəˌnɪzəm
antagonism
ænˈtæɡəˌnɪzəm
creationism
kriːˈeɪʃəˌnɪzəm
expansionism
ɪkˈspænʃəˌnɪzəm
expressionism
ɪkˈsprɛʃəˌnɪzəm
hedonism
ˈhiːdəˌnɪzəm
humanism
ˈhjuːməˌnɪzəm
humanitarianism
hjuːˌmænɪˈtɛərɪəˌnɪzəm
impressionism
ɪmˈprɛʃəˌnɪzəm
isolationism
ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃəˌnɪzəm
mechanism
ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm
microorganism
ˌmaɪkrəʊˈɔːɡəˌnɪzəm
modernism
ˈmɒdəˌnɪzəm
organism
ˈɔːɡəˌnɪzəm
reductionism
rɪˈdʌkʃəˌnɪzəm
Satanism
ˈseɪtəˌnɪzəm
shamanism
ˈʃæməˌnɪzəm
urbanism
ˈɜːbəˌnɪzəm
vegetarianism
ˌvɛdʒɪˈtɛərɪəˌnɪzəm
Zionism
ˈzaɪəˌnɪzəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EXHIBITIONISM

exhibit
exhibiter
exhibition
exhibition centre
exhibition hall
exhibition killing
exhibition match
exhibitioner
exhibitionist
exhibitionistic
exhibitive
exhibitively
exhibitor
exhibitory
exhilarant
exhilarate
exhilarated
exhilarating
exhilaratingly
exhilaration

WORDS THAT END LIKE EXHIBITIONISM

abolitionism
abstract expressionism
aldosteronism
anachronism
connectionism
constructionism
evolutionism
feminism
interactionism
interventionism
monism
Mormonism
obstructionism
Parkinsonism
perfectionism
protectionism
revisionism
synchronism
tectonism
trade unionism
unionism

Synonyms and antonyms of exhibitionism in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «exhibitionism» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF EXHIBITIONISM

Find out the translation of exhibitionism to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of exhibitionism from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «exhibitionism» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

露阴癖
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

exhibicionismo
570 millions of speakers

English

exhibitionism
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

नुमाइशबाजी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الاستثارة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

эксгибиционизм
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

exibicionismo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অঙ্গের অশোভনীয় অনাবৃত অবস্থা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

exhibitionnisme
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pameran
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Exhibitionismus
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

露出症
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

노출증
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Exhibitionism
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bịnh thích khỏa thân
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சித்தக்கோளாறு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्रदर्शनशाळा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

teşhircilik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

esibizionismo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ekshibicjonizm
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ексгібіціонізм
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

exhibiționism
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

επιδειξιομανία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

exhibition
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

exhibitionism
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ekshibisjonisme
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of exhibitionism

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EXHIBITIONISM»

The term «exhibitionism» is quite widely used and occupies the 46.394 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «EXHIBITIONISM» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about exhibitionism

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QUOTES WITH «EXHIBITIONISM»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word exhibitionism.
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Jason Patric
I have a problem with the blatant celebrity exhibitionism that happens in this business and being sold purely as a brand.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EXHIBITIONISM»

Discover the use of exhibitionism in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to exhibitionism and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Exhibitionism
A renown photographer's collection of evocative and intimate protraiture of the male form.
Christopher Makos, Calvin Klein, Glenn Albin, 2004
2
Exhibitionism
Toby Litt. the twelve photographs. Then I went on to the next stage: the imaginary capitals. I had just begun. In between times, I hid the camera behind the fireplace in the hotel room that had been where Mark and I met to talk. At first, I didn't ...
Toby Litt, 2003
3
Naked Exhibitionism: Gendered Performance and Public Exposure
What does it mean to be naked in public? Approaching this question from across the disciplines, this book examines the evolution of female exhibitionism from criminal taboo to prime-time entertainment.
Claire Nally, Angela Smith (College teacher), 2013
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Exhibitionism: the Biography: A Popular History of ...
/production/darton—longman/books/exhibitionism/OZ—text 34 Exhibitionism ritual? Or is he just a pervert, one of those people whose sexual instincts have been warped and turned into something unhealthy? One thing is for certain; ...
Chris Nancollas, 2013
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Exhibitionism
Everybody wants to be famous for fifteen minutes.
Brett Kahr, 2001
6
Exhibitionism: Art in an Era of Intolerance
This book identifies the sickness of ideas tha overtook the art world in the postmodern era.
Lynne Munson, 2000
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Sexual Deviance: Theory, Assessment, and Treatment
As we have pointed out, there are significant overlaps between exhibitionism and other paraphilias, general criminal behavior, and other psychiatric disorders. We also know that some exhibitionists experience child maltreatment and/or poor ...
D. Richard Laws, William T. O'Donohue, 2008
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INT'L REV OF RESRC IN MENTL RETARDTN
BEHAVIORS TREATED A. Exhibitionism Exhibitionism is a condition in which a male exposes his genitals to involuntary female observers in socially unacceptable situations (Frazier, Campbell, Marshall, & Werner, 1975; Katchadourian ...
Norman R. Ellis, Norman W. Bray, 1986
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Heinz Kohut and the Psychology of the Self
In this defect, the psychological structures were unable to manage the stimulation and excitement associated with Mr. M's exhibitionism. Had his mother been able to respond appropriately to his childhood exhibitionism, Mr. M gradually would ...
Allen M. Siegel, 1996
10
Subjects on Display: Psychoanalysis, Social Expectation, and ...
Claudia L.Johnson observes,“When the theatrical goes forward despite bickering , Edmund criticizes not the subversiveness of the histrionic impulse in general, but the impropriety of female exhibitionism in particular”: Fanny's discomfiture is ...
Beth Newman, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EXHIBITIONISM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term exhibitionism is used in the context of the following news items.
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Meet the real-life Magic Mikes
For me I love the performance, the exhibitionism, the humour. At Adonis, we're a tongue-in-cheek male comedy cabaret show with humour and ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
2
Rolling Stones: Celebrating 50 years since the release of '(I Can't …
read more: Rolling Stones 'dumbfounded' at ban on Exhibitionism poster. By the time the tour rolled into Los Angeles, it was decided to give the ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
3
Sex secrets of the fashion queen Diane von Furstenberg
Diliberto has uncovered tales of orgies, exhibitionism, an open marriage and a sexuality so ambidextrous that while she admits to affairs with ... «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»
4
Catholic group urges beaches to be 'segregated by sex' in Spain
... soul,' the spokesperson speaking to The Local added, explaining that you don't see this kind of exhibitionism in the mountainous areas. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
5
Narcissism Might Be Ruining Your Relationship, Says Study — But …
In fact, husbands who had the narcissistic trait of grandiose exhibitionism actually had higher levels of marital satisfaction. Say what? The studies lead author ... «Bustle, Jul 15»
6
Rolling Stones 'dumbfounded' at ban on Exhibitionism poster
Posters advertising the Rolling Stones' forthcoming gallery show Exhibitionism have been banned on the Underground and at bus stops ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
7
Israel stooges' shameless exhibitionism in British parliament
It has no nukes, no navy, no air-force, no tanks, no phosphor bombs, no submarines, no guided missiles, no exits, nowhere to run. Its people ... «Redress Information & Analysis, Jul 15»
8
Back then, and now – just who is David Bowie?
He exists in a carnival of exhibitionism, something that continues to this day. His cultural and artistic currency is presently at an all time high with ... «The Conversation AU, Jul 15»
9
Make Money as a Webcam Star—Without Taking Your Clothes Off
... the culture of the site seems to shun even a PG-13 version of this type of exhibitionism-for-hire. A popular Twitter feed set up to anonymously ... «Bloomberg, Jul 15»
10
The Brooklyn Bridge Deserves a Scenic View District of Its Own
... all the time unless they fancy Standard Hotel-style exhibitionism—and partly blocks the bridge-to-bridge dialogue with the Manhattan Bridge. «Curbed NY, Jul 15»

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